US Bridges

Winesap Road over Harris Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · .35-RT.1430/2.37-RT.652 · Structure no. 000000000001521

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winesap Road over Harris Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Winesap Road over Harris Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWinesap Road
CrossesHarris Creek
Location.35-RT.1430/2.37-RT.652
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.49353, -79.15293
Functional classRural Major 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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2022)
Projected traffic441 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$124.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winesap Road over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winesap Road over Harris 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Winesap Road over Harris Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Winesap Road over Harris Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Winesap Road over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.