US Bridges

Nicklesville HWY over Big Spring Branch

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Virginia · 0.5 to 774;1.94 to Nickel · Structure no. 000000000016607

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,046
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicklesville HWY over Big Spring Branch is a concrete slab carrying Nicklesville HWY over Big Spring Branch in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,046 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,447 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNicklesville HWY
CrossesBig Spring Branch
Location0.5 to 774;1.94 to Nickel
RouteState Highway 71
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76708, -82.3846
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,046 (2022)
Projected traffic4,447 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$39 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicklesville HWY over Big Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicklesville HWY over Big Spring Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nicklesville HWY over Big Spring Branch carry?

About 3,046 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nicklesville HWY over Big Spring Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nicklesville HWY over Big Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.