US Bridges

Cemetary Road over Butchers Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .43ECL Chase 1.8 to 671 · Structure no. 000000000011949

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetary Road over Butchers Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cemetary Road over Butchers Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetary Road
CrossesButchers Creek
Location.43ECL Chase 1.8 to 671
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78788, -78.44205
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$120 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetary Road over Butchers Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetary Road over Butchers 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cemetary Road over Butchers Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cemetary Road over Butchers Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Cemetary Road over Butchers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.