US Bridges

Sneed Spring Road over Branch Whetstone Creek

Good

Nottoway County, Virginia · 1.60 FR 626 & 1.00 to 625 · Structure no. 000000000028569

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sneed Spring Road over Branch Whetstone Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sneed Spring Road over Branch Whetstone Creek in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSneed Spring Road
CrossesBranch Whetstone Creek
Location1.60 FR 626 & 1.00 to 625
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09789, -78.11981
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$100 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sneed Spring Road over Branch Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sneed Spring Road over Branch Whetstone 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sneed Spring Road over Branch Whetstone Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sneed Spring Road over Branch Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Sneed Spring Road over Branch Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.