US Bridges

Wright Lane over Davis Creek

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.88-DEADEND /0.02-RT.623 · Structure no. 000000000012610

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wright Lane over Davis Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wright Lane over Davis 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWright Lane
CrossesDavis Creek
Location0.88-DEADEND /0.02-RT.623
RouteCounty Highway 756
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82163, -78.86941
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic99 (2020)
Projected traffic148 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Wright Lane over Davis Creek built?

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

What condition is Wright Lane over Davis 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wright Lane over Davis Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wright Lane over Davis Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Wright Lane over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.