US Bridges

Grafton Street over Dry Run

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.01 to 671 & 0.39 to 627 · Structure no. 000000000000935

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,529
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grafton Street over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying Grafton Street over Dry Run in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,529 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,280 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGrafton Street
CrossesDry Run
Location0.01 to 671 & 0.39 to 627
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.82096, -79.79839
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,529 (2022)
Projected traffic7,280 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grafton Street over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grafton Street over Dry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Grafton Street over Dry Run carry?

About 6,529 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grafton Street over Dry Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Grafton Street over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.