US Bridges

Bonbrook Road over Willis River

Good

Cumberland County, Virginia · 0.85-RT.624 / 0.05-RT.671 · Structure no. 000000000005779

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonbrook Road over Willis River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bonbrook Road over Willis River in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBonbrook Road
CrossesWillis River
Location0.85-RT.624 / 0.05-RT.671
RouteCounty Highway 696
Coordinates37.59129, -78.25858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2017)
Projected traffic143 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bonbrook Road over Willis River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bonbrook Road over Willis River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Bonbrook Road over Willis River carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bonbrook Road over Willis River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bonbrook Road over Willis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.