US Bridges

Nbl Seminole Trail over Rapidan River

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · Greene/Madison Line · Structure no. 000000000008964

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
353 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,103
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Seminole Trail over Rapidan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Seminole Trail over Rapidan River in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 9,103 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,292 by 2045. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Seminole Trail
CrossesRapidan River
LocationGreene/Madison Line
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates38.27957, -78.34155
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,103 (2022)
Projected traffic13,292 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Nbl Seminole Trail over Rapidan River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Seminole Trail 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 October 2023.

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

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

How long is Nbl Seminole Trail over Rapidan River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Seminole Trail over Rapidan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.