US Bridges

West Entrance Road over Trib of Hurricane Br

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · 1.16ECL Black 0.0FORT Pic · Structure no. 000000000012893

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Entrance Road over Trib of Hurricane Br is a concrete culvert carrying West Entrance Road over Trib of Hurricane Br in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,409 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Entrance Road
CrossesTrib of Hurricane Br
Location1.16ECL Black 0.0FORT Pic
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06076, -77.97951
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,264 (2022)
Projected traffic1,409 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$610 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Entrance Road over Trib of Hurricane Br built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Entrance Road over Trib of Hurricane Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does West Entrance Road over Trib of Hurricane Br carry?

About 1,264 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Entrance Road over Trib of Hurricane Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns West Entrance Road over Trib of Hurricane Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.