US Bridges

Cottage Green Dr. over Mechumps Creek

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.15 to Route 54 · Structure no. 000000000023357

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottage Green Dr. over Mechumps Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cottage Green Dr. over Mechumps Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCottage Green Dr.
CrossesMechumps Creek
Location0.15 to Route 54
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.75617, -77.46736
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,000 (1992)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Cottage Green Dr. over Mechumps Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottage Green Dr. over Mechumps 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cottage Green Dr. over Mechumps Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cottage Green Dr. over Mechumps Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cottage Green Dr. over Mechumps Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.