S.James Madison Hy over Willis River
Buckingham County, Virginia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S.James Madison Hy over Willis River in Buckingham County, Virginia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, making it 63 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,264 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 32 of the 71 inventoried bridges in Buckingham County rated good (45.1%); 1 (1.4%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete slab |
| Length | about 112 ft |
| Location | 7.72-Rt.60 / 7.09-PrEdCo |
| NBI structure number | 000000000004006 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Buckingham County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constitution Route over Little Georgia Creek | 1930 | 5,685 | Fair |
| James Madison Hwy. over Little Willis River | 1961 | 5,264 | Good |
| Route 15 over Appomattox River | 1990 | 5,264 | Fair |
| Route 15 over James Rv;CSX RR & Rt 656 | 2001 | 4,373 | Good |
| Route 60 over Slate River | 1997 | 4,075 | Good |
| Constitution Route over Maxeys Creek | 1939 | 3,408 | Fair |
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