US Bridges

Tye River Road over Tye River

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.80-RT.735 / 0.05-RT.662 · Structure no. 000000000012605

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tye River Road over Tye River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tye River Road over Tye River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 393 vehicles a day, projected to reach 575 by 2045. The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTye River Road
CrossesTye River
Location0.80-RT.735 / 0.05-RT.662
RouteCounty Highway 739
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.65022, -78.94634
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length272 ft (83 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2022)
Projected traffic575 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tye River Road over Tye River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Tye River Road 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 February 2023.

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

About 393 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tye River Road over Tye River?

The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tye River Road over Tye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.