US Bridges

Cabell Road over Slater Branch

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 3.90-RT.644 / 0.37-RT.604 · Structure no. 000000000012491

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cabell Road over Slater Branch is a steel culvert carrying Cabell Road over Slater Branch in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCabell Road
CrossesSlater Branch
Location3.90-RT.644 / 0.37-RT.604
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.69398, -78.70175
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2020)
Projected traffic119 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cabell Road over Slater Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Cabell Road over Slater Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cabell Road over Slater Branch carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cabell Road over Slater Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Cabell Road over Slater Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.