US Bridges

Evans Mill Road over Willis River

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 1.88-RT.15 / 1.25-RT.600 · Structure no. 000000000004061

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans Mill Road over Willis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evans Mill Road over Willis River in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEvans Mill Road
CrossesWillis River
Location1.88-RT.15 / 1.25-RT.600
RouteCounty Highway 621
Coordinates37.4281, -78.43226
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2018)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Evans Mill Road over Willis River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evans Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Evans Mill Road over Willis River carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Evans Mill Road over Willis River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Evans Mill Road over Willis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.