US Bridges

Elon Road over Rocky Row Run

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.66-RT 501/3.28-ROCK Cl · Structure no. 000000000001377

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elon Road over Rocky Row Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Elon Road over Rocky Row Run in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesElon Road
CrossesRocky Row Run
Location0.66-RT 501/3.28-ROCK Cl
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.59672, -79.38952
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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$852 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elon Road over Rocky Row Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elon Road over Rocky Row Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Elon Road over Rocky Row Run carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elon Road over Rocky Row Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Elon Road over Rocky Row Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.