US Bridges

Appleberry Mt. Rd. over South Fork Hardware Rvr

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.79 Deadend 0.01 to 712 · Structure no. 000000000025151

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Appleberry Mt. Rd. over South Fork Hardware Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Appleberry Mt. Rd. over South Fork Hardware Rvr in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesAppleberry Mt. Rd.
CrossesSouth Fork Hardware Rvr
Location0.79 Deadend 0.01 to 712
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.91612, -78.63207
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2018)
Projected traffic79 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Appleberry Mt. Rd. over South Fork Hardware Rvr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Appleberry Mt. Rd. over South Fork Hardware Rvr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Appleberry Mt. Rd. over South Fork Hardware Rvr carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Appleberry Mt. Rd. over South Fork Hardware Rvr?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Appleberry Mt. Rd. over South Fork Hardware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.