US Bridges

Daniel Road over Branch of Bland Creek

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · .75 FR 609 & .75 to 669 · Structure no. 000000000012839

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daniel Road over Branch of Bland Creek is a steel culvert carrying Daniel Road over Branch of Bland Creek in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 168 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDaniel Road
CrossesBranch of Bland Creek
Location.75 FR 609 & .75 to 669
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14047, -77.952
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2014)
Projected traffic272 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$41 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daniel Road over Branch of Bland Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daniel Road over Branch of Bland Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Daniel Road over Branch of Bland Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Daniel Road over Branch of Bland Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Daniel Road over Branch of Bland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.