US Bridges

Rockfish Valley Hw over Williams Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.40-RT.840 / 0.40-RT.638 · Structure no. 000000000012394

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,526
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockfish Valley Hw over Williams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rockfish Valley Hw over Williams Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 7,526 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,566 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRockfish Valley Hw
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.40-RT.840 / 0.40-RT.638
RouteState Highway 6
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.99562, -78.83206
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,526 (2022)
Projected traffic10,566 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rockfish Valley Hw over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockfish Valley Hw over Williams Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rockfish Valley Hw over Williams Creek carry?

About 7,526 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rockfish Valley Hw over Williams Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Rockfish Valley Hw over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.