US Bridges

Rockfish Valley Hy over Reeds Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 10.12-RT.56 / 0.26-RT.664 · Structure no. 000000000012448

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,429
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockfish Valley Hy over Reeds Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rockfish Valley Hy over Reeds Creek 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 1,429 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,593 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRockfish Valley Hy
CrossesReeds Creek
Location10.12-RT.56 / 0.26-RT.664
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates37.86798, -78.91883
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2022)
Projected traffic1,593 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Reeds Creek built?

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

What condition is Rockfish Valley Hy over Reeds 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 Reeds Creek carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rockfish Valley Hy over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rockfish Valley Hy over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.