US Bridges

Cartersville Road over James River

Fair

Cumberland County, Virginia · 1.20-RT.616/1.30-RT.618 · Structure no. 000000000005708

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
947 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cartersville Road over James River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cartersville Road over James River in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, 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 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 1,121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,250 by 2042. The structure is 947 ft (288.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesCartersville Road
CrossesJames River
Location1.20-RT.616/1.30-RT.618
RouteState Highway 45
CountyCumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66957, -78.08771
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length947 ft (288.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,121 (2022)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cartersville Road over James River built?

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

What condition is Cartersville Road over James 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cartersville Road over James River carry?

About 1,121 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cartersville Road over James River?

The structure is 947 ft (288.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cartersville Road over James River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.