US Bridges

Dry Run RD over Dry Run

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 0.50 to 670 & 7.10 to 624 · Structure no. 000000000002482

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Run RD over Dry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Run RD over Dry Run in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Run RD
CrossesDry Run
Location0.50 to 670 & 7.10 to 624
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.16044, -79.65436
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2015)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$105 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Run RD over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Run RD over Dry 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 Dry Run RD over Dry Run carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Dry Run RD over Dry Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Run RD over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.