US Bridges

Rich Patch Road over Still Run

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 1.57 to 613 & 1.00 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000001127

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rich Patch Road over Still Run is a concrete culvert carrying Rich Patch Road over Still Run in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRich Patch Road
CrossesStill Run
Location1.57 to 613 & 1.00 to 615
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68603, -80.04928
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic156 (2017)
Projected traffic178 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rich Patch Road over Still Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rich Patch Road over Still 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rich Patch Road over Still Run carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Rich Patch Road over Still Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rich Patch Road over Still Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.