US Bridges

Paynes Mill Road over Cub Creek

Good

Louisa County, Virginia · .65 from 661&2.65FROM 522 · Structure no. 000000000027536

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
667
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paynes Mill Road over Cub Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Paynes Mill Road over Cub Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 667 vehicles a day, projected to reach 974 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPaynes Mill Road
CrossesCub Creek
Location.65 from 661&2.65FROM 522
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84947, -77.86381
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2022)
Projected traffic974 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Paynes Mill Road over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paynes Mill Road over Cub Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Paynes Mill Road over Cub Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Paynes Mill Road over Cub Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Paynes Mill Road over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.