US Bridges

Dorcas RD over Freemason Run

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 763 - 0.28 Rt 747 · Structure no. 000000000002303

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorcas RD over Freemason Run is a concrete slab carrying Dorcas RD over Freemason Run in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 286 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDorcas RD
CrossesFreemason Run
Location0.01 Rt 763 - 0.28 Rt 747
RouteCounty Highway 761
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.34094, -79.13187
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2019)
Projected traffic286 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Dorcas RD over Freemason Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorcas RD over Freemason 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dorcas RD over Freemason Run carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dorcas RD over Freemason Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dorcas RD over Freemason Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.