Virginia State Route 151
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Virginia State Route 151 (SR 151) is a primary state highway
in the U.S. state of Virginia
. The state highway runs 35.22 miles (56.7 km) from U.S. Route 29
(US 29) at Buffalo Hill north to US 250
at Critzers Shop. SR 151 traverses the Blue Ridge
foothills of western Nelson County
, where the highway provides access to the Wintergreen Resort.
in northern Amherst County
. The state highway heads north as two-lane Patrick Henry Highway. SR 151 passes through the village of Clifford, which contains the historic homes Brick House
and Winton
; the latter property is preserved as part of a country club. The state highway curves around Turkey Mountain and enters Nelson County by crossing the Piney River. SR 151 passes through the hamlet of Piney River
and intersects SR 56
(Tye Brook Highway) at a wye intersection; the southeast leg of the wye is unsigned
, 0.23 mile (0.3701482 km) long SR 151Y. SR 151 and SR 56 run concurrently
northeast through Hendersons Store
to Roseland
, where SR 56 (Crabtree Falls Highway) splits northwest to ascend the spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Immediately to the north of the intersection, SR 151 crosses the Tye River
at Lanes Ford
. The state highway passes through Jonesboro
and follows Hat Creek to its source at Horseshoe Mountain, which the highway crosses via a curvaceous route at Brent Gap.
SR 151 descends to the village of Wintergreen
at the head of the Rockfish Valley. At SR 664 (Beech Grove Road), the primary access highway to the four-season Wintergreen Resort, SR 151's name changes to Rockfish Valley Road, which follows the South Fork of the Rockfish River
past the Devil's Backbone Brewing Company brewpub and the historic home River Bluff
. North of the village of Nellysford
, SR 151 intersects SR 6
(River Road) at Martins Store
near the confluence of the Rockfish River's forks. The two highways follow the North Fork of the river to its source at the confluence of several creeks near Avon
, where SR 6 splits north as Afton Mountain Road toward Afton
. SR 151 continues northeast along Critzers Shop Road, which enters Albemarle County
shortly before reaching the route's northern terminus at US 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) at Critzers Shop.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
in the U.S. state of Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. The state highway runs 35.22 miles (56.7 km) from U.S. Route 29
U.S. Route 29 in Virginia
U.S. Route 29 is a major north–south route in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It covers from the North Carolina border at the city of Danville to the Key Bridge in Washington, D.C....
(US 29) at Buffalo Hill north to US 250
U.S. Route 250 in Virginia
U.S. Route 250 is a part of the U.S. Highway System that runs from Sandusky, Ohio to Richmond, Virginia. In Virginia, the U.S. Highway runs from the West Virginia state line near Hightown east to its eastern terminus at US 360 in Richmond...
at Critzers Shop. SR 151 traverses the Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge Mountains
The Blue Ridge Mountains are a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian Mountains range. This province consists of northern and southern physiographic regions, which divide near the Roanoke River gap. The mountain range is located in the eastern United States, starting at its southern-most...
foothills of western Nelson County
Nelson County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,445 people, 5,887 households, and 4,144 families residing in the county. The population density was 31 people per square mile . There were 8,554 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile...
, where the highway provides access to the Wintergreen Resort.
Route description
SR 151 begins at an intersection with US 29 (Amherst Highway) at the hamlet of Buffalo Hill north of AmherstAmherst, Virginia
Amherst is a town in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,251 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Amherst County.Amherst is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
in northern Amherst County
Amherst County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,894 people, 11,941 households, and 8,645 families residing in the county. The population density was 67 people per square mile . There were 12,958 housing units at an average density of 27 per square mile...
. The state highway heads north as two-lane Patrick Henry Highway. SR 151 passes through the village of Clifford, which contains the historic homes Brick House
Brick House (Clifford, Virginia)
Brick House, also known as Garland House or King David's Palace, is a historic home located in the village of Clifford , Amherst County, Virginia. It is a two-story Federal Style, Flemish bond brick house with a projecting pavilion. It was built about 1803 by David Shepherd Garland, later a U.S....
and Winton
Winton (Clifford, Virginia)
Winton is a historic home located at Clifford, Amherst County, Virginia. It is a two story, late-Georgian, frame structure with three bays on the main facade, several additions to the rear, and a prominent two-story portico. It is said to have been built by Colonel Joseph Cabell in about 1770,...
; the latter property is preserved as part of a country club. The state highway curves around Turkey Mountain and enters Nelson County by crossing the Piney River. SR 151 passes through the hamlet of Piney River
Piney River, Virginia
Piney River is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. It lies along the path of the now-defunct Virginia Blue Ridge Railway.-References:*...
and intersects SR 56
Virginia State Route 56
Virginia State Route 56 is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of Virginia. The state highway runs from U.S. Route 11 at Steeles Tavern east to US 60 near Buckingham. SR 56 is the main east–west highway of Nelson County...
(Tye Brook Highway) at a wye intersection; the southeast leg of the wye is unsigned
Unsigned highway
An unsigned highway is a highway that has been assigned a route number, but does not bear conventional road markings that would normally be used to identify the route with that number...
, 0.23 mile (0.3701482 km) long SR 151Y. SR 151 and SR 56 run concurrently
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
northeast through Hendersons Store
Hendersons Store, Virginia
Hendersons Store is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States.-References:*...
to Roseland
Roseland, Virginia
Roseland is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. It was among the communities severely affected by flash flooding from Hurricane Camille in 1969....
, where SR 56 (Crabtree Falls Highway) splits northwest to ascend the spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Immediately to the north of the intersection, SR 151 crosses the Tye River
Tye River
The Tye River is a tributary of the James River in central Virginia in the United States. Originating on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Nelson County, and fed by the Piney and Buffalo rivers, by way of the James River it is part of the watershed of the Chesapeake Bay.Although...
at Lanes Ford
Lanes Ford, Virginia
Lanes Ford is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States.-References:*...
. The state highway passes through Jonesboro
Jonesboro, Virginia
Jonesboro is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States.-References:*...
and follows Hat Creek to its source at Horseshoe Mountain, which the highway crosses via a curvaceous route at Brent Gap.
SR 151 descends to the village of Wintergreen
Wintergreen, Virginia
Wintergreen is a census-designated place in Nelson County, Virginia, United States, located near Wintergreen Resort. The population as of the 2010 Census was 165.-References:*...
at the head of the Rockfish Valley. At SR 664 (Beech Grove Road), the primary access highway to the four-season Wintergreen Resort, SR 151's name changes to Rockfish Valley Road, which follows the South Fork of the Rockfish River
Rockfish River
The Rockfish River is a tributary of the James River in central Virginia in the United States. Via the James River, it is part of the watershed of Chesapeake Bay.-Course:...
past the Devil's Backbone Brewing Company brewpub and the historic home River Bluff
River Bluff (Wintergreen, Virginia)
River Bluff is a historic home located at Wintergreen, Nelson County, Virginia. It is sited on a steep bank overlooking the South Fork of the Rockfish River. It is a three-part Flemish bond brick house consisting of a two story central pavilion with one-story flanking wings...
. North of the village of Nellysford
Nellysford, Virginia
Nellysford is a census-designated place in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 1,076. It is home to the Wintergreen golf course Stoney Creek and Heaven and Earth Acres. Its zip code is 22958. It is the boyhood home of Legion of Merit and Bronze Star...
, SR 151 intersects SR 6
Virginia State Route 6
Virginia State Route 6 is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of Virginia. Known for most of its length as River Road, the state highway runs from U.S. Route 250 in Afton east to SR 161 in Richmond. SR 6 is one of the main highways of mountainous Nelson County, where the highway runs...
(River Road) at Martins Store
Martins Store, Virginia
Martins Store is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States.-References:*...
near the confluence of the Rockfish River's forks. The two highways follow the North Fork of the river to its source at the confluence of several creeks near Avon
Avon, Virginia
Avon is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States.-References:*...
, where SR 6 splits north as Afton Mountain Road toward Afton
Afton, Virginia
Afton is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. It is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains about west of Charlottesville.Afton is home to the Blue Mountain Brewery.- Notable residents :...
. SR 151 continues northeast along Critzers Shop Road, which enters Albemarle County
Albemarle County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 79,236 people, 31,876 households, and 21,070 families residing in the county. The population density was 110 people per square mile . There were 33,720 housing units at an average density of 47 per square mile...
shortly before reaching the route's northern terminus at US 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) at Critzers Shop.