US Bridges

Harpers Creek Ln. over Tye River

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.01-RT.56 / 0.99-DEADEND · Structure no. 000000000012585

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harpers Creek Ln. over Tye River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harpers Creek Ln. over Tye River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 196 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesHarpers Creek Ln.
CrossesTye River
Location0.01-RT.56 / 0.99-DEADEND
RouteCounty Highway 682
Coordinates37.83397, -79.01811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2017)
Projected traffic196 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Harpers Creek Ln. over Tye River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Harpers Creek Ln. over Tye River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Harpers Creek Ln. over Tye River carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Harpers Creek Ln. over Tye River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Harpers Creek Ln. over Tye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.