US Bridges

Old Rose Mill Rd. over Tye River

FairPosted for load

Nelson County, Virginia · 1.25-RT.29 / 0.75-RT.757 · Structure no. 000000000012562

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rose Mill Rd. over Tye River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Rose Mill Rd. over Tye River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2045. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Rose Mill Rd.
CrossesTye River
Location1.25-RT.29 / 0.75-RT.757
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68587, -78.96434
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2020)
Projected traffic136 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$167.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Rose Mill Rd. over Tye River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Rose Mill Rd. over Tye 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Rose Mill Rd. over Tye River carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Rose Mill Rd. over Tye River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Rose Mill Rd. over Tye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.