US Bridges

Fords Shop Road over Br. Robinson River

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · 1.85 from 631 &.01 to 632 · Structure no. 000000000011753

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fords Shop Road over Br. Robinson River is a concrete culvert carrying Fords Shop Road over Br. Robinson River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 261 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFords Shop Road
CrossesBr. Robinson River
Location1.85 from 631 &.01 to 632
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.38183, -78.14894
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic261 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 Fords Shop Road over Br. Robinson River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fords Shop Road over Br. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fords Shop Road over Br. Robinson River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fords Shop Road over Br. Robinson River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fords Shop Road over Br. Robinson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.