US Bridges

Rockfish Valley Hy over Spruce Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 1.14-RT.664 /0.15-RT.627 · Structure no. 000000000012446

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,094
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockfish Valley Hy over Spruce Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rockfish Valley Hy over Spruce Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 89 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 4,094 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,722 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRockfish Valley Hy
CrossesSpruce Creek
Location1.14-RT.664 /0.15-RT.627
RouteState Highway 151
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88337, -78.9024
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,094 (2022)
Projected traffic4,722 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$865 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockfish Valley Hy over Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Rockfish Valley Hy over Spruce 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rockfish Valley Hy over Spruce Creek carry?

About 4,094 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rockfish Valley Hy over Spruce Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rockfish Valley Hy over Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.