US Bridges

Lillards Ford Road over Robinson River

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · 1.47 from 702&1.03 to 634 · Structure no. 000000000011744

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lillards Ford Road over Robinson River is a steel culvert carrying Lillards Ford Road over Robinson River in Madison 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 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 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLillards Ford Road
CrossesRobinson River
Location1.47 from 702&1.03 to 634
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.38244, -78.18333
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lillards Ford Road over Robinson River built?

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

What condition is Lillards Ford Road over Robinson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lillards Ford Road over Robinson River carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lillards Ford Road over Robinson River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Lillards Ford Road over Robinson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.