US Bridges

Saunders Lane over Trib. Tye River

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE655/0.40-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000031313

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saunders Lane over Trib. Tye River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Saunders Lane over Trib. Tye River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSaunders Lane
CrossesTrib. Tye River
Location0.10-RTE655/0.40-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 688
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.73253, -78.972
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saunders Lane over Trib. Tye River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saunders Lane over Trib. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Saunders Lane over Trib. Tye River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Saunders Lane over Trib. Tye River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Saunders Lane over Trib. Tye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.