US Bridges

Westcolonial Trail over Stream

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · .07 FR 460EBL;.1TO Wclbuk · Structure no. 000000000012815

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,361
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westcolonial Trail over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Westcolonial Trail over Stream in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,361 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,587 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestcolonial Trail
CrossesStream
Location.07 FR 460EBL;.1TO Wclbuk
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19261, -78.21174
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,361 (2022)
Projected traffic16,587 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$137 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westcolonial Trail over Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westcolonial Trail over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Westcolonial Trail over Stream carry?

About 11,361 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Westcolonial Trail over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Westcolonial Trail over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.