US Bridges

Cattail Road over West Run

Fair

Charles City County, Virginia · 0.40 to 106 & 2.50 FR 609 · Structure no. 000000000004820

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cattail Road over West Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Cattail Road over West Run in Charles City County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 401 vehicles a day, projected to reach 435 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCattail Road
CrossesWest Run
Location0.40 to 106 & 2.50 FR 609
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyCharles City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40091, -77.18346
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2017)
Projected traffic435 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cattail Road over West Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cattail Road over West Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cattail Road over West Run carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cattail Road over West Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Cattail Road over West Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.