US Bridges

Persimmon Rd. /755 over South Fork Roa River

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.00 End Mnt; 0.10 Rt 637 · Structure no. 000000000023553

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Persimmon Rd. /755 over South Fork Roa River is a concrete culvert carrying Persimmon Rd. /755 over South Fork Roa River in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPersimmon Rd. /755
CrossesSouth Fork Roa River
Location0.00 End Mnt; 0.10 Rt 637
RouteCounty Highway 755
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11677, -80.26749
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2020)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$282.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Persimmon Rd. /755 over South Fork Roa River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Persimmon Rd. /755 over South Fork Roa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Persimmon Rd. /755 over South Fork Roa River carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Persimmon Rd. /755 over South Fork Roa River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Persimmon Rd. /755 over South Fork Roa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.