US Bridges

Rockfish Valley Hy over S Fork Rockfish River

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 11.15-RT.56 / 4.76-RT.6 · Structure no. 000000000012447

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,094
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockfish Valley Hy over S Fork Rockfish River is a concrete tee beam carrying Rockfish Valley Hy over S Fork Rockfish River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1936, 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 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRockfish Valley Hy
CrossesS Fork Rockfish River
Location11.15-RT.56 / 4.76-RT.6
RouteState Highway 151
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.87983, -78.90777
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$192.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockfish Valley Hy over S Fork Rockfish River built?

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

What condition is Rockfish Valley Hy over S Fork Rockfish River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rockfish Valley Hy over S Fork Rockfish River carry?

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

How long is Rockfish Valley Hy over S Fork Rockfish River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rockfish Valley Hy over S Fork Rockfish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.