US Bridges

Green Hill Road over Cellar Creek

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · .76 FR 614 & .8 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000012851

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Hill Road over Cellar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Green Hill Road over Cellar Creek in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Hill Road
CrossesCellar Creek
Location.76 FR 614 & .8 to 609
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20282, -77.97104
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic188 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$228 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Hill Road over Cellar Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Hill Road over Cellar 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Green Hill Road over Cellar Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Green Hill Road over Cellar Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Green Hill Road over Cellar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.