Royalton Road over Appomattox River
Powhatan County, Virginia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Royalton Road over Appomattox River in Powhatan 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 2015, making it 10 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,777 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 7 of the 34 inventoried bridges in Powhatan County rated good (20.6%); 3 (8.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- 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 (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 330 ft |
| Location | Amelia & Powhatan Co Line |
| NBI structure number | 000000000029424 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 7: scour countermeasures installed |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Powhatan County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sbl Route 0288 over James River & CSX Railrd | 2004 | 26,362 | Fair |
| Nbl Route 0288 over James River & CSX Railrd | 2004 | 26,362 | Fair |
| Anderson Highway over Branch | 1962 | 25,133 | Fair |
| Route 288 Sbl over Bernards Creek | 2004 | 22,828 | Fair |
| Route 288 Nbl over Bernards Creek | 2004 | 22,828 | Fair |
| Anderson Highway over Sallee Creek | 1988 | 11,030 | Fair |
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