US Bridges

Cottage Road over Cellar Creek

Good

Nottoway County, Virginia · .15 FR 606 & .65 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000012844

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottage Road over Cellar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cottage Road over Cellar Creek in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 years old, older 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCottage Road
CrossesCellar Creek
Location.15 FR 606 & .65 to 614
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16755, -77.99056
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2022)
Projected traffic667 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$595 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cottage Road over Cellar Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Cottage Road over Cellar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cottage Road over Cellar Creek carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cottage Road over Cellar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Cottage Road over Cellar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.