Nelson Hill Rd. over Mattaponi River
GoodCaroline County, Virginia · 0.5M RTE 676-0.3M RTE 640 · Structure no. 000000000004503
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 248 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,072
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nelson Hill Rd. over Mattaponi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nelson Hill Rd. over Mattaponi River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 59 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,072 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,025 by 2045. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nelson Hill Rd. over Mattaponi River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Nelson Hill Rd. over Mattaponi River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Nelson Hill Rd. over Mattaponi River carry?
About 2,072 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nelson Hill Rd. over Mattaponi River?
The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nelson Hill Rd. over Mattaponi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.