US Bridges

Forest Road over Rocky Row Run

Poor

Amherst County, Virginia · Off SR 812 · Structure no. 080804000001008

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1988 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Rocky Row Run is a steel culvert carrying Forest Road over Rocky Row Run in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 56 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Road
CrossesRocky Row Run
LocationOff SR 812
RouteFederal Lands Road 36
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61399, -79.37388
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1988)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road over Rocky Row Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Forest Road over Rocky Row Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Rocky Row Run carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Forest Road over Rocky Row Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long.

Who owns Forest Road over Rocky Row Run?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.