US Bridges

James River Road over Nero Creek

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.65-RT.647/3.92-RT.29 · Structure no. 000000000012413

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
861
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James River Road over Nero Creek is a concrete culvert carrying James River Road over Nero Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 861 vehicles a day, projected to reach 960 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJames River Road
CrossesNero Creek
Location0.65-RT.647/3.92-RT.29
RouteState Highway 56
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.72381, -78.8372
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic861 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James River Road over Nero Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is James River Road over Nero Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does James River Road over Nero Creek carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is James River Road over Nero Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns James River Road over Nero Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.