Richmond Hwy. over James River @ Bent Creek
Good Condition61 years old1,667 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nelson |
| Location | 0.00-rt.26 / 0.00-nelson |
| Carries | Richmond Hwy. |
| Crosses | James River @ Bent Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.53750, -78.82775 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Good |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 7 (Good) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 4 — Foundations need monitoring |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 647.0 ft (197.2 m) |
| Max Span | 125.0 ft (38.1 m) |
| Deck Width | 33.1 ft (10.1 m) |
| Deck Area | 1991.7 sq m |
| Main Spans | 6 |
| Year Built | 1965 (reconstructed 2024) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 1,667 (2022) |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 724 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000000012443 |