US Bridges

Berry Hill Road over S. Fork Rockfish River

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.05-RT.612E/0.40-RT.612W · Structure no. 000000000027769

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry Hill Road over S. Fork Rockfish River is a steel truss - thru carrying Berry Hill Road over S. Fork Rockfish River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 203 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBerry Hill Road
CrossesS. Fork Rockfish River
Location0.05-RT.612E/0.40-RT.612W
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.90339, -78.84869
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2017)
Projected traffic203 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Berry Hill Road over S. Fork Rockfish River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berry Hill Road over S. Fork Rockfish 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Berry Hill Road over S. Fork Rockfish River carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Berry Hill Road over S. Fork Rockfish River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Berry Hill Road over S. Fork Rockfish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.