US Bridges

River Ridge Road over S.Fork Appomattox Rv.

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.15-RT.616/0.95-RT.632 · Structure no. 000000000029949

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Ridge Road over S.Fork Appomattox Rv. is a concrete frame carrying River Ridge Road over S.Fork Appomattox Rv. in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Ridge Road
CrossesS.Fork Appomattox Rv.
Location0.15-RT.616/0.95-RT.632
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36399, -78.74734
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2022)
Projected traffic235 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Ridge Road over S.Fork Appomattox Rv. built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Ridge Road over S.Fork Appomattox Rv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does River Ridge Road over S.Fork Appomattox Rv. carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River Ridge Road over S.Fork Appomattox Rv.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns River Ridge Road over S.Fork Appomattox Rv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.