US Bridges

Valley Ridge RD over Pounding Mill Run

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 2.85 Rt 1109 - 0.10 Rt 60 · Structure no. 000000000027301

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,702
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Ridge RD over Pounding Mill Run is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Ridge RD over Pounding Mill Run in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 3,702 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,128 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValley Ridge RD
CrossesPounding Mill Run
Location2.85 Rt 1109 - 0.10 Rt 60
RouteCounty Highway 1104
Coordinates37.77443, -79.96548
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 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 rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,702 (2022)
Projected traffic4,128 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Valley Ridge RD over Pounding Mill Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Ridge RD over Pounding Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Ridge RD over Pounding Mill Run carry?

About 3,702 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valley Ridge RD over Pounding Mill Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Valley Ridge RD over Pounding Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.