US Bridges

Nbl T. Nelson HWY over Dillard Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 3.12-RT.56S / 0.04-RT.651 · Structure no. 000000000012410

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,282
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl T. Nelson HWY over Dillard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nbl T. Nelson HWY over Dillard Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,282 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,093 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl T. Nelson HWY
CrossesDillard Creek
Location3.12-RT.56S / 0.04-RT.651
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74022, -78.88982
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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,282 (2022)
Projected traffic12,093 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 Nbl T. Nelson HWY over Dillard Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl T. Nelson HWY over Dillard 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 Nbl T. Nelson HWY over Dillard Creek carry?

About 8,282 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl T. Nelson HWY over Dillard Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nbl T. Nelson HWY over Dillard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.