Forest Road over South Fork Piney River
FairAmherst County, Virginia · Piney River Area · Structure no. 080805000003191
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1998 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Road over South Fork Piney River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road over South Fork Piney River in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 87 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2005. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road over South Fork Piney River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is Forest Road over South Fork Piney 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Road over South Fork Piney River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Forest Road over South Fork Piney River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over South Fork Piney River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.