US Bridges

Ennis Mnt. Road over Andersons Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.05-RT.636 / 4.20-RT.635 · Structure no. 000000000012468

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ennis Mnt. Road over Andersons Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ennis Mnt. Road over Andersons Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 48 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEnnis Mnt. Road
CrossesAndersons Creek
Location0.05-RT.636 / 4.20-RT.635
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.98619, -78.8203
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2017)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$360 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ennis Mnt. Road over Andersons Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Ennis Mnt. Road over Andersons 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 Ennis Mnt. Road over Andersons Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Ennis Mnt. Road over Andersons Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ennis Mnt. Road over Andersons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.