US Bridges

Is 95 over Cattail Creek

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 1.58 FR N.C./2.68 to 629 · Structure no. 000000000009047

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44,845
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 over Cattail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Is 95 over Cattail Creek in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 44,845 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,002 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIs 95
CrossesCattail Creek
Location1.58 FR N.C./2.68 to 629
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates36.56675, -77.56764
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,845 (2022)
Projected traffic50,002 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 95 over Cattail Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 over Cattail 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95 over Cattail Creek carry?

About 44,845 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 over Cattail Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Is 95 over Cattail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.