US Bridges

Old Stage Road over Mortar Branch

Good

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 2.39 FR 664 & 0.39 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000030470

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stage Road over Mortar Branch is a steel culvert carrying Old Stage Road over Mortar Branch in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Stage Road
CrossesMortar Branch
Location2.39 FR 664 & 0.39 to 626
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01181, -77.51666
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2017)
Projected traffic155 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Old Stage Road over Mortar Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Stage 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Stage Road over Mortar Branch carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Old Stage Road over Mortar Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Old Stage Road over Mortar Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.