US Bridges

Middle River Road over Conway River

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · Greene/Madison CO Line · Structure no. 000000000009015

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle River Road over Conway River is a steel culvert carrying Middle River Road over Conway River in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle River Road
CrossesConway River
LocationGreene/Madison CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.40448, -78.43967
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Middle River Road over Conway River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle River Road over Conway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Middle River Road over Conway River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Middle River Road over Conway River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Middle River Road over Conway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.