US Bridges

Sugar Fork Road over Willis River

Fair

Cumberland County, Virginia · 0.20-RT.613 /1.30-RT. 615 · Structure no. 000000000005732

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Fork Road over Willis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sugar Fork Road over Willis 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 5 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Fork Road
CrossesWillis River
Location0.20-RT.613 /1.30-RT. 615
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyCumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.62681, -78.21923
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2020)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Sugar Fork Road over Willis River built?

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

What condition is Sugar Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sugar Fork Road over Willis River carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sugar Fork Road over Willis River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Fork Road over Willis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.