US Bridges

Pr.Edward Hwy. Ebl over Bush River

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 1.85-FARMVILL/3.74-RT.307 · Structure no. 000000000013906

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
187 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,226
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr.Edward Hwy. Ebl over Bush River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr.Edward Hwy. Ebl over Bush River in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 4,226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,170 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr.Edward Hwy. Ebl
CrossesBush River
Location1.85-FARMVILL/3.74-RT.307
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27836, -78.35129
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length187 ft (57.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,226 (2022)
Projected traffic6,170 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$246.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr.Edward Hwy. Ebl over Bush River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr.Edward Hwy. Ebl over Bush 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr.Edward Hwy. Ebl over Bush River carry?

About 4,226 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pr.Edward Hwy. Ebl over Bush River?

The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr.Edward Hwy. Ebl over Bush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.