US Bridges

Patrick Henry HWY over Maple Run

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.03-RT.785S /.10-RT 784N · Structure no. 000000000001390

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,269
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Henry HWY over Maple Run is a concrete culvert carrying Patrick Henry HWY over Maple Run in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 2,269 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPatrick Henry HWY
CrossesMaple Run
Location0.03-RT.785S /.10-RT 784N
RouteState Highway 151
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.69271, -79.02797
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,269 (2022)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Patrick Henry HWY over Maple Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrick Henry HWY over Maple 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 2023.

How much traffic does Patrick Henry HWY over Maple Run carry?

About 2,269 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patrick Henry HWY over Maple Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Patrick Henry HWY over Maple Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.