US Bridges

Little River RD over Calfpasture River

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.05 to 39 & 1.70 to 617 · Structure no. 000000000015368

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little River RD over Calfpasture River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little River RD over Calfpasture River in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 397 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLittle River RD
CrossesCalfpasture River
Location0.05 to 39 & 1.70 to 617
RouteCounty Highway 601
Coordinates37.95948, -79.4738
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2017)
Projected traffic397 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Little River RD over Calfpasture River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little River RD over Calfpasture 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 2023.

How much traffic does Little River RD over Calfpasture River carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Little River RD over Calfpasture River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Little River RD over Calfpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.