US Bridges

Rocky Road over Branch Rockfish River

Poor

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.10-RT.634/2.50-RT.776 · Structure no. 000000000012473

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Road over Branch Rockfish River is a steel culvert carrying Rocky Road over Branch Rockfish River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Road
CrossesBranch Rockfish River
Location0.10-RT.634/2.50-RT.776
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.86404, -78.82953
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rocky Road over Branch Rockfish River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Road over Branch Rockfish River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Road over Branch Rockfish River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rocky Road over Branch Rockfish River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Rocky Road over Branch Rockfish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.