US Bridges

Eakle RD over Meadow Run

Poor

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.45 Rt 788 - 0.98 Rt 608 · Structure no. 000000000002335

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eakle RD over Meadow Run is a concrete slab carrying Eakle 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 349 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEakle RD
CrossesMeadow Run
Location0.45 Rt 788 - 0.98 Rt 608
RouteCounty Highway 786
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.1722, -78.93156
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2019)
Projected traffic349 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$26 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eakle RD over Meadow Run built?

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

What condition is Eakle RD over Meadow Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Eakle RD over Meadow Run carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Eakle RD over Meadow Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Eakle RD over Meadow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.