US Bridges

Chapman Road over Roach River

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · 1.07 from 603& .73 to 604 · Structure no. 000000000009013

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
473
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapman Road over Roach River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chapman Road over Roach River in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 473 vehicles a day, projected to reach 710 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesChapman Road
CrossesRoach River
Location1.07 from 603& .73 to 604
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.23483, -78.49336
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2020)
Projected traffic710 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Chapman Road over Roach River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapman Road over Roach 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Chapman Road over Roach River carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Chapman Road over Roach River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Chapman Road over Roach River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.