US Bridges

Clement Town Road over Appomattox River

FairPosted for load

Powhatan County, Virginia · Amelia & Powhatan Cnty LN · Structure no. 000000000013861

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
586
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clement Town Road over Appomattox River is a steel truss - thru carrying Clement Town Road over Appomattox River in Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 586 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2045. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesClement Town Road
CrossesAppomattox River
LocationAmelia & Powhatan Cnty LN
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyPowhatan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4446, -78.09457
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2022)
Projected traffic653 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$846 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clement Town Road over Appomattox River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clement Town Road over Appomattox 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Clement Town Road over Appomattox River carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clement Town Road over Appomattox River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Clement Town Road over Appomattox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.