US Bridges

Davidson Drive over Cove Creek

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.20-RT 670 / 0.50-RT 632 · Structure no. 000000000012611

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davidson Drive over Cove Creek is a steel culvert carrying Davidson Drive over Cove Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 49 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDavidson Drive
CrossesCove Creek
Location0.20-RT 670 / 0.50-RT 632
RouteCounty Highway 774
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84804, -78.73593
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic17 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Davidson Drive over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Davidson Drive over Cove 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Davidson Drive over Cove Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Davidson Drive over Cove Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Davidson Drive over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.