US Bridges

Lodore Road over Barkhouse Branch

FairPosted for load

Amelia County, Virginia · 2.00 FR 661 & 0.60 to 740 · Structure no. 000000000001265

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lodore Road over Barkhouse Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lodore Road over Barkhouse Branch in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 273 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLodore Road
CrossesBarkhouse Branch
Location2.00 FR 661 & 0.60 to 740
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39213, -77.91348
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2018)
Projected traffic273 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 Lodore Road over Barkhouse Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lodore Road over Barkhouse 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lodore Road over Barkhouse Branch carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Lodore Road over Barkhouse Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lodore Road over Barkhouse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.