US Bridges

North Fork Road over North Fork Tye River

FairPosted for load

Nelson County, Virginia · 4.70-RT.686/3.10-RT. 56 · Structure no. 000000000012587

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Fork Road over North Fork Tye River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Fork Road over North Fork Tye River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Fork Road
CrossesNorth Fork Tye River
Location4.70-RT.686/3.10-RT. 56
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88981, -79.06119
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2020)
Projected traffic123 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$471 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Fork Road over North Fork Tye River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Fork Road over North Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does North Fork Road over North Fork Tye River carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is North Fork Road over North Fork Tye River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns North Fork Road over North Fork Tye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.