US Bridges

Rockfish Valley Hy over CSX Railway

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · .51-RT.250/0.05-RT.750 · Structure no. 000000000012381

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
743
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockfish Valley Hy over CSX Railway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rockfish Valley Hy over CSX Railway in Nelson 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 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 743 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 828 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRockfish Valley Hy
CrossesCSX Railway
Location.51-RT.250/0.05-RT.750
RouteState Highway 6
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03295, -78.83915
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2022)
Projected traffic828 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockfish Valley Hy over CSX Railway built?

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

What condition is Rockfish Valley Hy over CSX Railway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rockfish Valley Hy over CSX Railway carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rockfish Valley Hy over CSX Railway?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rockfish Valley Hy over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.