US Bridges

James Anderson Hy. over Brick Kiln Branch

Fair

Buckingham County, Virginia · 1.40-RT.604 / 0.9-RT 607 · Structure no. 000000000004021

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
781
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Anderson Hy. over Brick Kiln Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying James Anderson Hy. over Brick Kiln Branch in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 781 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 871 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Anderson Hy.
CrossesBrick Kiln Branch
Location1.40-RT.604 / 0.9-RT 607
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52413, -78.75417
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2022)
Projected traffic871 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$702 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Anderson Hy. over Brick Kiln Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Anderson Hy. over Brick Kiln Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does James Anderson Hy. over Brick Kiln Branch carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Anderson Hy. over Brick Kiln Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns James Anderson Hy. over Brick Kiln Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.