US Bridges

New Store Road over Willis River

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 1.46-RT 15/1.46-RT 633 · Structure no. 000000000004048

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Store Road over Willis River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying New Store Road over Willis River in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 51 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 193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 286 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Store Road
CrossesWillis River
Location1.46-RT 15/1.46-RT 633
RouteCounty Highway 609
Coordinates37.44713, -78.48334
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2021)
Projected traffic286 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 New Store Road over Willis River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is New Store Road over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does New Store Road over Willis River carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is New Store Road over Willis River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns New Store Road over Willis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.