US Bridges

River Ridge Road over Plain Run Branch

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.01-RT.24 / 0.62-RT.631 · Structure no. 000000000001616

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
544
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Ridge Road over Plain Run Branch is a steel arch - deck carrying River Ridge Road over Plain Run Branch in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 544 vehicles a day, projected to reach 607 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Ridge Road
CrossesPlain Run Branch
Location0.01-RT.24 / 0.62-RT.631
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37522, -78.79131
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2022)
Projected traffic607 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$359 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Ridge Road over Plain Run Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Ridge Road over Plain Run Branch 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 River Ridge Road over Plain Run Branch carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River Ridge Road over Plain Run Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns River Ridge Road over Plain Run Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.