US Bridges

Fiddlers Road over Caney Swamp

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 1.75 from 656/1.00 to 622 · Structure no. 000000000009134

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fiddlers Road over Caney Swamp is a steel culvert carrying Fiddlers Road over Caney Swamp in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 281 vehicles a day, projected to reach 438 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFiddlers Road
CrossesCaney Swamp
Location1.75 from 656/1.00 to 622
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59766, -77.50552
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2017)
Projected traffic438 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fiddlers Road over Caney Swamp built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fiddlers Road over Caney Swamp 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Fiddlers Road over Caney Swamp carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Fiddlers Road over Caney Swamp?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Fiddlers Road over Caney Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.