US Bridges

Rockfish School LN over Mallory Creek

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.05-RT.151 / 0.15-RT.749 · Structure no. 000000000031652

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,292
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockfish School LN over Mallory Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Rockfish School LN over Mallory Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,292 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,938 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRockfish School LN
CrossesMallory Creek
Location0.05-RT.151 / 0.15-RT.749
RouteCounty Highway 635
Coordinates37.92242, -78.84042
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,292 (2020)
Projected traffic1,938 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockfish School LN over Mallory Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockfish School LN over Mallory 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rockfish School LN over Mallory Creek carry?

About 1,292 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rockfish School LN over Mallory Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Rockfish School LN over Mallory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.