US Bridges

Private Driveway over Branch of Piney River

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.00-RT.665/0.01-AMH Co. · Structure no. 000000000026541

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Driveway over Branch of Piney River is a steel culvert carrying Private Driveway over Branch of Piney River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPrivate Driveway
CrossesBranch of Piney River
Location0.00-RT.665/0.01-AMH Co.
RouteCounty Highway 674
Coordinates37.70175, -78.99668
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2020)
Projected traffic195 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$336 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Private Driveway over Branch of Piney River built?

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

What condition is Private Driveway over Branch of Piney River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Private Driveway over Branch of Piney River carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Private Driveway over Branch of Piney River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Private Driveway over Branch of Piney River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.