US Bridges

Route 15 over Appomattox River

Fair

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.20-RT.683/ 0.00-P.E. CO · Structure no. 000000000004008

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Appomattox River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over Appomattox River in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 5,264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,704 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 15
CrossesAppomattox River
Location0.20-RT.683/ 0.00-P.E. CO
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34041, -78.4714
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 Route 15 over Appomattox River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 over Appomattox 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 15 over Appomattox River carry?

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

How long is Route 15 over Appomattox River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 over Appomattox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.