US Bridges

Natural Well Road over Jackson River

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Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.10 to 687 - 0.55 to 666 · Structure no. 000000000029342

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Natural Well Road over Jackson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natural Well Road over Jackson River in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 241 by 2045. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNatural Well Road
CrossesJackson River
Location0.10 to 687 - 0.55 to 666
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.91761, -79.968
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2022)
Projected traffic241 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Natural Well Road over Jackson River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natural Well Road over Jackson River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Natural Well Road over Jackson River carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Natural Well Road over Jackson River?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Natural Well Road over Jackson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.