US Bridges

S Durant Road over Jackson River

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.3 to 664 & 1.62 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000020168

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,699
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Durant Road over Jackson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Durant Road over Jackson River in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 9,699 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,422 by 2042. The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Durant Road
CrossesJackson River
Location0.3 to 664 & 1.62 to 60
RouteState Highway 154
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.77842, -79.99098
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length379 ft (115.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,699 (2022)
Projected traffic10,422 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S Durant Road over Jackson River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Durant Road over Jackson River 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 S Durant Road over Jackson River carry?

About 9,699 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S Durant Road over Jackson River?

The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns S Durant Road over Jackson River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.