Thomas Nelson HWY over Rockfish River

Fair Condition46 years old6,313 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyNelson
Location0.15-rt.6w / 3.80-rt.6e
CarriesThomas Nelson HWY
CrossesRockfish River
Coordinates37.84564, -78.82053

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length379.9 ft (115.8 m)
Max Span65.3 ft (19.9 m)
Deck Width40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Area1412.8 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1980 (reconstructed 2013)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,313 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000012395

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