US Bridges

Cecil Wampler RD over I-81

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.46 Rt 988 - 0.60 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000016047

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,861
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cecil Wampler RD over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cecil Wampler RD over I-81 in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 8,861 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,446 by 2045. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCecil Wampler RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.46 Rt 988 - 0.60 Rt 11
RouteCounty Highway 704
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.37714, -78.91885
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,861 (2022)
Projected traffic9,446 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$45 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cecil Wampler RD over I-81 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cecil Wampler RD over I-81 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cecil Wampler RD over I-81 carry?

About 8,861 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cecil Wampler RD over I-81?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cecil Wampler RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.