US Bridges

Bible Road over Woody Creek

Good

Nottoway County, Virginia · 0.60 FR 614 & 0.90 to 611 · Structure no. 000000000025098

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bible Road over Woody Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bible Road over Woody Creek in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 356 vehicles a day, projected to reach 397 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBible Road
CrossesWoody Creek
Location0.60 FR 614 & 0.90 to 611
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17213, -78.00945
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2022)
Projected traffic397 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$400 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bible Road over Woody Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bible Road over Woody 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bible Road over Woody Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bible Road over Woody Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bible Road over Woody Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.