US Bridges

Sheltons Road over Cruppers Run

Good

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 1.89 FR 631 & .2 to 49 · Structure no. 000000000028019

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheltons Road over Cruppers Run is a steel culvert carrying Sheltons Road over Cruppers Run in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSheltons Road
CrossesCruppers Run
Location1.89 FR 631 & .2 to 49
RouteCounty Highway 694
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89922, -78.38314
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic23 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$136 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheltons Road over Cruppers Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheltons Road over Cruppers Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Sheltons Road over Cruppers Run carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sheltons Road over Cruppers Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sheltons Road over Cruppers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.