US Bridges

Adial Road over S Fork Rockfish River

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.33-RT.151/1.37-RT.629 · Structure no. 000000000012510

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
446
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adial Road over S Fork Rockfish River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adial Road over S Fork Rockfish River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 446 vehicles a day, projected to reach 481 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAdial Road
CrossesS Fork Rockfish River
Location0.33-RT.151/1.37-RT.629
RouteCounty Highway 634
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88623, -78.87033
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic446 (2020)
Projected traffic481 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Adial Road over S Fork Rockfish River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adial Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Adial Road over S Fork Rockfish River carry?

About 446 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Adial Road over S Fork Rockfish River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Adial Road over S Fork Rockfish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.