US Bridges

Forest Road over Pedlar River

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · Upper End Pedlar Reser. · Structure no. 080805000003190

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Pedlar River is a concrete tee beam carrying Forest Road over Pedlar River in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2005. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Road
CrossesPedlar River
LocationUpper End Pedlar Reser.
RouteFederal Lands Road 39
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.68982, -79.27827
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1998)
Projected traffic100 by 2005
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road over Pedlar River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road over Pedlar 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 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Pedlar River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Forest Road over Pedlar River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Road over Pedlar River?

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