US Bridges

Seminole Drive over Williams Run

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.09-RT.1054/0.01-RT.1048 · Structure no. 000000000001524

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,347
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminole Drive over Williams Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seminole Drive over Williams Run in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 2,347 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,617 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSeminole Drive
CrossesWilliams Run
Location0.09-RT.1054/0.01-RT.1048
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.43304, -79.11176
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,347 (2022)
Projected traffic2,617 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$527 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seminole Drive over Williams Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seminole Drive over Williams Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Seminole Drive over Williams Run carry?

About 2,347 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seminole Drive over Williams Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Seminole Drive over Williams Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.