US Bridges

Tye Brook Road over Tye River

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 3.03-RT.29/1.80-RT.151 · Structure no. 000000000012415

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,213
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tye Brook Road over Tye River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tye Brook Road over Tye River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,352 by 2045. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesTye Brook Road
CrossesTye River
Location3.03-RT.29/1.80-RT.151
RouteState Highway 56
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.71562, -78.9817
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,213 (2022)
Projected traffic1,352 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Tye Brook Road over Tye River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tye Brook Road over Tye River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Tye Brook Road over Tye River carry?

About 1,213 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tye Brook Road over Tye River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tye Brook Road over Tye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.