US Bridges

Furrsmill Road over Maury River

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.10 to 664 & 2.05 to 681 · Structure no. 000000000015488

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
707
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Furrsmill Road over Maury River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Furrsmill Road over Maury River in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 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 707 vehicles a day, projected to reach 788 by 2045. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFurrsmill Road
CrossesMaury River
Location0.10 to 664 & 2.05 to 681
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.81249, -79.44863
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2022)
Projected traffic788 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Furrsmill Road over Maury River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Furrsmill Road over Maury 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Furrsmill Road over Maury River carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Furrsmill Road over Maury River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Furrsmill Road over Maury River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.