US Bridges

Covered Bridge RD over East Br. Little Byrd Ck

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 2.79 FR 610 / 1.01 to 601 · Structure no. 000000000007686

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covered Bridge RD over East Br. Little Byrd Ck is a concrete slab carrying Covered Bridge RD over East Br. Little Byrd Ck in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 64 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 198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 223 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCovered Bridge RD
CrossesEast Br. Little Byrd Ck
Location2.79 FR 610 / 1.01 to 601
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates37.86787, -78.10636
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2020)
Projected traffic223 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Covered Bridge RD over East Br. Little Byrd Ck built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Covered Bridge RD over East Br. Little Byrd Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over East Br. Little Byrd Ck carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Covered Bridge RD over East Br. Little Byrd Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Covered Bridge RD over East Br. Little Byrd Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.