US Bridges

T. Nelson Hwy.Sbl over Buck Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.20-RT.619 / 0.01-RT.617 · Structure no. 000000000012382

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,313
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T. Nelson Hwy.Sbl over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T. Nelson Hwy.Sbl over Buck Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,313 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,217 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT. Nelson Hwy.Sbl
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.20-RT.619 / 0.01-RT.617
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84563, -78.79575
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,313 (2022)
Projected traffic9,217 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 T. Nelson Hwy.Sbl over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T. Nelson Hwy.Sbl over Buck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T. Nelson Hwy.Sbl over Buck Creek carry?

About 6,313 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T. Nelson Hwy.Sbl over Buck Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns T. Nelson Hwy.Sbl over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.