US Bridges

Royal Orchard Driv over Pvt Ent O RTE I 64

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.2 FR 250/0.10 End Main · Structure no. 000000000012369

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Orchard Driv over Pvt Ent O RTE I 64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Royal Orchard Driv over Pvt Ent O RTE I 64 in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2045. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Orchard Driv
CrossesPvt Ent O RTE I 64
Location0.2 FR 250/0.10 End Main
RouteInterstate 0F182
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03805, -78.83842
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2021)
Projected traffic36 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$65 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal Orchard Driv over Pvt Ent O RTE I 64 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Orchard Driv over Pvt Ent O RTE I 64 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Royal Orchard Driv over Pvt Ent O RTE I 64 carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Royal Orchard Driv over Pvt Ent O RTE I 64?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Orchard Driv over Pvt Ent O RTE I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.