US Bridges

Coles Ferry Road over Cub Creek

Good

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.74 to 678 - 3.06 to 619 · Structure no. 000000000004926

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coles Ferry Road over Cub Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coles Ferry Road over Cub Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesColes Ferry Road
CrossesCub Creek
Location0.74 to 678 - 3.06 to 619
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99819, -78.78505
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Coles Ferry Road over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coles Ferry Road over Cub Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Coles Ferry Road over Cub Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Coles Ferry Road over Cub Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Coles Ferry Road over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.