US Bridges

Variety Mills Road over Ruckers Run

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.35-RT.732/0.65-RT.722 · Structure no. 000000000012547

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Variety Mills Road over Ruckers Run is a concrete slab carrying Variety Mills Road over Ruckers Run in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2045. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesVariety Mills Road
CrossesRuckers Run
Location0.35-RT.732/0.65-RT.722
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.67203, -78.84469
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Variety Mills Road over Ruckers Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Variety Mills Road over Ruckers Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Variety Mills Road over Ruckers Run carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Variety Mills Road over Ruckers Run?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Variety Mills Road over Ruckers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.