US Bridges

Venable Road over Venable Creek

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 1.30 FR 631 /0.64 to 659 · Structure no. 000000000007682

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
546
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Venable Road over Venable Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Venable Road over Venable Creek in Fluvanna 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 546 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesVenable Road
CrossesVenable Creek
Location1.30 FR 631 /0.64 to 659
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88081, -78.14097
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2022)
Projected traffic657 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Venable Road over Venable Creek built?

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

What condition is Venable Road over Venable 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Venable Road over Venable Creek carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Venable Road over Venable Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Venable Road over Venable Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.