US Bridges

Greenfield Road over N Fork Rockfish River

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.11-RT.799 /0.03-RT.843 · Structure no. 000000000012512

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,111
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenfield Road over N Fork Rockfish River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Greenfield Road over N Fork Rockfish River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,151 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenfield Road
CrossesN Fork Rockfish River
Location0.11-RT.799 /0.03-RT.843
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.93422, -78.82523
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,111 (2022)
Projected traffic1,151 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Greenfield Road over N Fork Rockfish River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenfield Road over N 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Greenfield Road over N Fork Rockfish River carry?

About 1,111 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greenfield Road over N Fork Rockfish River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Greenfield Road over N Fork Rockfish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.