US Bridges

New Bethel Road over Bush River

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 1.90 to 15 - 0.10 to 721 · Structure no. 000000000028712

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Bethel Road over Bush River is a concrete frame carrying New Bethel Road over Bush River in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Bethel Road
CrossesBush River
Location1.90 to 15 - 0.10 to 721
RouteCounty Highway 634
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11272, -78.43058
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic315 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Bethel Road over Bush River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Bethel Road over Bush 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does New Bethel Road over Bush River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is New Bethel Road over Bush River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns New Bethel Road over Bush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.