US Bridges

Roses Mill Road over Piney River

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 00-AMH. CL/00-NEL. Cl · Structure no. 000000000001520

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roses Mill Road over Piney River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roses Mill Road over Piney River in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2045. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoses Mill Road
CrossesPiney River
Location00-AMH. CL/00-NEL. Cl
RouteCounty Highway 674
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.70168, -78.99665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Roses Mill Road over Piney River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roses Mill Road over Piney 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Roses Mill Road over Piney River carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Roses Mill Road over Piney River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Roses Mill Road over Piney River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.