US Bridges

Howardsville Rd. over Tributary James River

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.26-NELSONCL/0.92-RT.653 · Structure no. 000000000004039

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
274
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howardsville Rd. over Tributary James River is a steel culvert carrying Howardsville Rd. over Tributary James River in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 274 vehicles a day, projected to reach 307 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesHowardsville Rd.
CrossesTributary James River
Location0.26-NELSONCL/0.92-RT.653
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.73054, -78.64044
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2021)
Projected traffic307 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Howardsville Rd. over Tributary James River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howardsville Rd. over Tributary James 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Howardsville Rd. over Tributary James River carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Howardsville Rd. over Tributary James River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Howardsville Rd. over Tributary James River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.