US Bridges

Castle Creek Lane over Rocky Run Creek

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.04-RT 666/0.66-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000012576

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castle Creek Lane over Rocky Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying Castle Creek Lane over Rocky Run Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCastle Creek Lane
CrossesRocky Run Creek
Location0.04-RT 666/0.66-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 679
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.77344, -79.00561
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Castle Creek Lane over Rocky Run Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Castle Creek Lane over Rocky Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Castle Creek Lane over Rocky Run Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Castle Creek Lane over Rocky Run Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Castle Creek Lane over Rocky Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.