North Fork Road over North Fork Tye River
GoodNelson County, Virginia · 0.70 RT.56 / 7.10 RT.686 · Structure no. 000000000012588
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 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 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 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Fork Road over North Fork Tye River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Fork Road over North Fork 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 September 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 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns North Fork Road over North Fork Tye River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.