US Bridges

Campbells Mtn. Rd. over Campbells Creek

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.54-RT 56 / 3.90-RT 684 · Structure no. 000000000028154

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbells Mtn. Rd. over Campbells Creek is a concrete frame carrying Campbells Mtn. Rd. over Campbells Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCampbells Mtn. Rd.
CrossesCampbells Creek
Location0.54-RT 56 / 3.90-RT 684
RouteCounty Highway 814
Coordinates37.85793, -79.02358
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2017)
Projected traffic250 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$422.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campbells Mtn. Rd. over Campbells Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campbells Mtn. Rd. over Campbells 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 2023.

How much traffic does Campbells Mtn. Rd. over Campbells Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Campbells Mtn. Rd. over Campbells Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Campbells Mtn. Rd. over Campbells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.