US Bridges

Good Hope Road over West Creek

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · 0.49 FR 619 & 1.71 to 360 · Structure no. 000000000025909

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Good Hope Road over West Creek is a steel culvert carrying Good Hope Road over West Creek in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGood Hope Road
CrossesWest Creek
Location0.49 FR 619 & 1.71 to 360
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24037, -78.12264
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2020)
Projected traffic92 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$322 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Good Hope Road over West Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Good Hope Road over West 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Good Hope Road over West Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Good Hope Road over West Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Good Hope Road over West Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.