US Bridges

Roseland Road over Hat Creek

Poor

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.02-RT.723/0.09-RT.824 · Structure no. 000000000012552

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,005
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roseland Road over Hat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Roseland Road over Hat Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,005 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,121 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoseland Road
CrossesHat Creek
Location0.02-RT.723/0.09-RT.824
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.7494, -78.97861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,005 (2022)
Projected traffic1,121 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$106.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roseland Road over Hat Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roseland Road over Hat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Roseland Road over Hat Creek carry?

About 1,005 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Roseland Road over Hat Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Roseland Road over Hat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.