US Bridges

Carter Hill Road over Tye River

Poor

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.10-RT.56 / 0.10-RT.807 · Structure no. 000000000012593

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Hill Road over Tye River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carter Hill Road 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarter Hill Road
CrossesTye River
Location0.10-RT.56 / 0.10-RT.807
RouteCounty Highway 699
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82308, -79.00439
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2017)
Projected traffic172 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$998 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter Hill Road over Tye River built?

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

What condition is Carter Hill Road over Tye River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Carter Hill Road over Tye River carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Carter Hill Road over Tye River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Hill Road over Tye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.