US Bridges

Maple Bridge Road over Willis River

FairPosted for load

Buckingham County, Virginia · 2.80-RT.638/0.90-RT.609 · Structure no. 000000000004082

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Bridge Road over Willis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Bridge Road over Willis River in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Bridge Road
CrossesWillis River
Location2.80-RT.638/0.90-RT.609
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44142, -78.53727
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2018)
Projected traffic97 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$463 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Bridge Road over Willis River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Bridge Road over Willis 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Bridge Road over Willis River carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Maple Bridge Road over Willis River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Bridge Road over Willis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.