US Bridges

Union Hill Road over Rutledge Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.10-RT.1125/0.80-RT.606 · Structure no. 000000000001505

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
467
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Hill Road over Rutledge Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Union Hill Road over Rutledge Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 467 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Hill Road
CrossesRutledge Creek
Location0.10-RT.1125/0.80-RT.606
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.57673, -79.04832
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2022)
Projected traffic521 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$462.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Hill Road over Rutledge Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Union Hill Road over Rutledge Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Union Hill Road over Rutledge Creek carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Hill Road over Rutledge Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Union Hill Road over Rutledge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.