US Bridges

Columbia Road over Willis River

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Virginia · 0.75-RT.611/0.33-RT.612 · Structure no. 000000000005776

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
875
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Road over Willis River is a steel truss - thru carrying Columbia Road over Willis River in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 875 vehicles a day, projected to reach 976 by 2045. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia Road
CrossesWillis River
Location0.75-RT.611/0.33-RT.612
RouteCounty Highway 690
CountyCumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66693, -78.16558
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2022)
Projected traffic976 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$926 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Road over Willis River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Columbia Road over Willis River carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Columbia Road over Willis River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Road over Willis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.