US Bridges

James Madison Hwy. over Little Willis River

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 9.04-RT.60/5.75-PR.ED.CL. · Structure no. 000000000004007

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison Hwy. over Little Willis River is a concrete culvert carrying James Madison Hwy. over Little Willis River in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5,264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,704 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJames Madison Hwy.
CrossesLittle Willis River
Location9.04-RT.60/5.75-PR.ED.CL.
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates37.41064, -78.45945
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,264 (2022)
Projected traffic5,704 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 James Madison Hwy. over Little Willis River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Madison Hwy. over Little Willis River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does James Madison Hwy. over Little Willis River carry?

About 5,264 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is James Madison Hwy. over Little Willis River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns James Madison Hwy. over Little Willis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.