US Bridges

Brook Hill Road over Appomattox River

Good

Cumberland County, Virginia · 0.00-CUMBBER-0.00-AMELIA · Structure no. 000000000029897

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook Hill Road over Appomattox River is a steel truss - thru carrying Brook Hill Road over Appomattox River in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 289 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBrook Hill Road
CrossesAppomattox River
Location0.00-CUMBBER-0.00-AMELIA
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyCumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.45273, -78.14913
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2018)
Projected traffic289 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Brook Hill Road over Appomattox River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brook Hill Road over Appomattox 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 Brook Hill Road over Appomattox River carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Brook Hill Road over Appomattox River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brook Hill Road over Appomattox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.