Richmond Highway over Rutledge Creek

Good Condition90 years old5,764 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
Location0.15-rt 838/0.22-ecl Amhe
CarriesRichmond Highway
CrossesRutledge Creek
Coordinates37.57756, -79.04334

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length113.8 ft (34.7 m)
Max Span38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Width37.4 ft (11.4 m)
Deck Area395.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1936 (reconstructed 2011)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,764 (2022)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000001344

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