US Bridges

US Rte. 1 over South River

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 5.0M Spots CL-7.1M RTE207 · Structure no. 000000000004358

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,766
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Rte. 1 over South River is a concrete tee beam carrying US Rte. 1 over South River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,766 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,004 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Rte. 1
CrossesSouth River
Location5.0M Spots CL-7.1M RTE207
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.02828, -77.51624
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,766 (2022)
Projected traffic12,004 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Rte. 1 over South River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Rte. 1 over South 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US Rte. 1 over South River carry?

About 10,766 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US Rte. 1 over South River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US Rte. 1 over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.