US Bridges

Mottley Mill Road over Trib.Little Guinea Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Virginia · 2.00 to 13 - 0.50 to 600 · Structure no. 000000000005761

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mottley Mill Road over Trib.Little Guinea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mottley Mill Road over Trib.Little Guinea Creek in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 181 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMottley Mill Road
CrossesTrib.Little Guinea Creek
Location2.00 to 13 - 0.50 to 600
RouteCounty Highway 643
Coordinates37.48178, -78.22011
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mottley Mill Road over Trib.Little Guinea Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mottley Mill Road over Trib.Little Guinea Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mottley Mill Road over Trib.Little Guinea Creek carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mottley Mill Road over Trib.Little Guinea Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Mottley Mill Road over Trib.Little Guinea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.