US Bridges

Ramsey Road over Pedlar River

FairPosted for load

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.00-RT 643/3.70-RT 647 · Structure no. 000000000001490

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramsey Road over Pedlar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramsey Road over Pedlar River in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRamsey Road
CrossesPedlar River
Location0.00-RT 643/3.70-RT 647
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.57339, -79.25922
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic27 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$758 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramsey Road over Pedlar River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramsey Road over Pedlar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramsey Road over Pedlar River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ramsey Road over Pedlar River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Ramsey Road over Pedlar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.