US Bridges

Ennis Mountain Rd. over Perry Creek

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.40-RT.635 / 3.90-RT.636 · Structure no. 000000000030607

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ennis Mountain Rd. over Perry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ennis Mountain Rd. over Perry Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEnnis Mountain Rd.
CrossesPerry Creek
Location0.40-RT.635 / 3.90-RT.636
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.94702, -78.80859
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2017)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Ennis Mountain Rd. over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ennis Mountain Rd. over Perry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ennis Mountain Rd. over Perry Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Ennis Mountain Rd. over Perry Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ennis Mountain Rd. over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.