Nelson Hill Rd. over Mattaponi River
FairCaroline County, Virginia · 0.3M RTE.676-0.6M RTE.640 · Structure no. 000000000004504
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 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 concrete culvert carrying Nelson Hill Rd. over Mattaponi River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,072 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,025 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 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.
What condition is Nelson Hill Rd. over Mattaponi River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Nelson Hill Rd. over Mattaponi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.