US Bridges

Bens Run Road over Bens Run

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Alleghany County, Virginia · .10 to 616W & 0.0 to 616E · Structure no. 000000000024823

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bens Run Road over Bens Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bens Run Road over Bens Run in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBens Run Road
CrossesBens Run
Location.10 to 616W & 0.0 to 616E
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.67809, -80.06927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Bens Run Road over Bens Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bens Run Road over Bens Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Bens Run Road over Bens Run carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bens Run Road over Bens Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bens Run Road over Bens Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.