US Bridges

Seminole Trail Sbl over Rapidan River

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · Greene/Madison Line · Structure no. 000000000008963

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,103
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminole Trail Sbl over Rapidan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seminole Trail Sbl over Rapidan River in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,103 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,292 by 2045. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSeminole Trail Sbl
CrossesRapidan River
LocationGreene/Madison Line
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates38.27967, -78.34174
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,103 (2022)
Projected traffic13,292 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Seminole Trail Sbl over Rapidan River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seminole Trail Sbl over Rapidan 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Seminole Trail Sbl over Rapidan River carry?

About 9,103 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seminole Trail Sbl over Rapidan River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Seminole Trail Sbl over Rapidan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.