US Bridges

Wills Lane over Ruckers Run

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.10-RT.653/1.05-END · Structure no. 000000000012536

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wills Lane over Ruckers Run is a steel culvert carrying Wills Lane over Ruckers Run in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWills Lane
CrossesRuckers Run
Location0.10-RT.653/1.05-END
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74627, -78.92796
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Wills Lane over Ruckers Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Wills Lane over Ruckers Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Wills Lane over Ruckers Run carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wills Lane over Ruckers Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Wills Lane over Ruckers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.