US Bridges

Forest Road over Rocky Row Run

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · Off SR 812 · Structure no. 080805000001007

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1998 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 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 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
Coordinates37.61009, -79.37754
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 (1998)
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 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road over Rocky Row 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 August 2023.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Forest Road over Rocky Row Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

Who owns Forest Road over Rocky Row Run?

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