US Bridges

Greenfield Road over Meriwether Creek

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.25-RT.799 / 0.42-RT.6 · Structure no. 000000000025124

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,111
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenfield Road over Meriwether Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Greenfield Road over Meriwether Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,151 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGreenfield Road
CrossesMeriwether Creek
Location0.25-RT.799 / 0.42-RT.6
RouteCounty Highway 635
Coordinates37.9314, -78.8305
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,111 (2022)
Projected traffic1,151 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Greenfield Road over Meriwether Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenfield Road over Meriwether 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Greenfield Road over Meriwether Creek carry?

About 1,111 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greenfield Road over Meriwether Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Greenfield Road over Meriwether Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.