US Bridges

Craig Mill Road over Kettlesticks Branch

Good

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .5 FR 647 & .6 to 713 · Structure no. 000000000011628

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craig Mill Road over Kettlesticks Branch is a steel culvert carrying Craig Mill Road over Kettlesticks Branch in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCraig Mill Road
CrossesKettlesticks Branch
Location.5 FR 647 & .6 to 713
RouteCounty Highway 637
Coordinates36.91338, -78.1463
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2022)
Projected traffic603 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$220 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craig Mill Road over Kettlesticks Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craig Mill Road over Kettlesticks Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Craig Mill Road over Kettlesticks Branch carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Craig Mill Road over Kettlesticks Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Craig Mill Road over Kettlesticks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.