US Bridges

Sbl T. Nelson HWY over Davis Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 6.07-RT.29/0.00-RT.776 · Structure no. 000000000012409

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,122
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl T. Nelson HWY over Davis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sbl T. Nelson HWY over Davis Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,122 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,858 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl T. Nelson HWY
CrossesDavis Creek
Location6.07-RT.29/0.00-RT.776
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84044, -78.82759
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,122 (2022)
Projected traffic11,858 by 2042
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 Sbl T. Nelson HWY over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl T. Nelson HWY over Davis 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl T. Nelson HWY over Davis Creek carry?

About 8,122 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl T. Nelson HWY over Davis Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Sbl T. Nelson HWY over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.