US Bridges

Avon Road over Williams Creek

FairPosted for load

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.05-RT.636 / 0.50-RT.840 · Structure no. 000000000012518

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avon Road over Williams Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Avon Road over Williams Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 536 vehicles a day, projected to reach 804 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAvon Road
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.05-RT.636 / 0.50-RT.840
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.98721, -78.82543
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2020)
Projected traffic804 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$646 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avon Road over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avon Road over Williams 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Avon Road over Williams Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Avon Road over Williams Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Avon Road over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.