US Bridges

Long Meadow RD over Meadow Run

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.20 Rt 785 - 1.03 Rt 786 · Structure no. 000000000001958

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,609
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Meadow RD over Meadow Run is a concrete slab carrying Long Meadow RD over Meadow Run in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,609 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,396 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Meadow RD
CrossesMeadow Run
Location0.20 Rt 785 - 1.03 Rt 786
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.16488, -78.91982
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,609 (2022)
Projected traffic3,396 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$21 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Meadow RD over Meadow Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Meadow RD over Meadow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Long Meadow RD over Meadow Run carry?

About 2,609 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Long Meadow RD over Meadow Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Long Meadow RD over Meadow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.