US Bridges

Little R Dam RD605 over Little River

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.00PULAS CO;0.00MONT CO · Structure no. 000000000012201

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,077
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little R Dam RD605 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little R Dam RD605 over Little River in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,077 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,144 by 2045. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle R Dam RD605
CrossesLittle River
Location0.00PULAS CO;0.00MONT CO
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07837, -80.57501
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,077 (2022)
Projected traffic2,144 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$908 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little R Dam RD605 over Little River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little R Dam RD605 over Little 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Little R Dam RD605 over Little River carry?

About 2,077 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Little R Dam RD605 over Little River?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Little R Dam RD605 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.