US Bridges

Southtimberlake RD over Timberlake Spillway

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Virginia · .70-RT 460/.02-END ST Mnt · Structure no. 000000000004229

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southtimberlake RD over Timberlake Spillway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Southtimberlake RD over Timberlake Spillway in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthtimberlake RD
CrossesTimberlake Spillway
Location.70-RT 460/.02-END ST Mnt
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3127, -79.27281
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$383 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southtimberlake RD over Timberlake Spillway built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southtimberlake RD over Timberlake Spillway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Southtimberlake RD over Timberlake Spillway carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Southtimberlake RD over Timberlake Spillway?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Southtimberlake RD over Timberlake Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.