US Bridges

Wert Faulkner HWY over Maury River

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.18 to 501 - at Ecl Glgw · Structure no. 000000000027495

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,090 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wert Faulkner HWY over Maury River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wert Faulkner HWY over Maury River in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,764 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,082 by 2042. The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesWert Faulkner HWY
CrossesMaury River
Location0.18 to 501 - at Ecl Glgw
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates37.63156, -79.44441
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,090 ft (332.2 m)
Longest span237 ft (72.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,764 (2022)
Projected traffic3,082 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Wert Faulkner HWY over Maury River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wert Faulkner HWY over Maury 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wert Faulkner HWY over Maury River carry?

About 2,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wert Faulkner HWY over Maury River?

The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long with a longest span of 237 ft (72.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wert Faulkner HWY over Maury River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.