US Bridges

Nicholas Dr. over Trib. of Massaponax Cr.

Good

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.0M RTE1976-0.1M RTE1978 · Structure no. 000000000027740

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicholas Dr. over Trib. of Massaponax Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Nicholas Dr. over Trib. of Massaponax Cr. in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 197 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNicholas Dr.
CrossesTrib. of Massaponax Cr.
Location0.0M RTE1976-0.1M RTE1978
RouteCounty Highway 1977
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.28161, -77.58916
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2010)
Projected traffic231 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicholas Dr. over Trib. of Massaponax Cr. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicholas Dr. over Trib. of Massaponax Cr. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nicholas Dr. over Trib. of Massaponax Cr. carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Nicholas Dr. over Trib. of Massaponax Cr.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Nicholas Dr. over Trib. of Massaponax Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.