US Bridges

Rainey Road over Mortar Branch

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Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 2.30 FR 619 & 0.90 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000006123

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rainey Road over Mortar Branch is a steel culvert carrying Rainey Road over Mortar Branch in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 267 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRainey Road
CrossesMortar Branch
Location2.30 FR 619 & 0.90 to 626
RouteCounty Highway 734
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02158, -77.53414
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic191 (2014)
Projected traffic267 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$140 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rainey Road over Mortar Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rainey Road over Mortar Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rainey Road over Mortar Branch carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rainey Road over Mortar Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Rainey Road over Mortar Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.