US Bridges

Wright Shop Road over Williams Run

Good

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.01-RT.1027/0.10-RT.1042 · Structure no. 000000000001440

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,917
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wright Shop Road over Williams Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wright Shop Road over Williams Run in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 86 years old, older 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 3,917 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,367 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWright Shop Road
CrossesWilliams Run
Location0.01-RT.1027/0.10-RT.1042
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42629, -79.11564
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,917 (2022)
Projected traffic4,367 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wright Shop Road over Williams Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Wright Shop Road over Williams Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wright Shop Road over Williams Run carry?

About 3,917 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wright Shop Road over Williams Run?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wright Shop Road over Williams Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.