River Road over Dry Run
FairBath County, Virginia · 4.90 to 624 & 1.80 to 629 · Structure no. 000000000002500
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Dry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Dry Run in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 93 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 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Dry Run built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is River Road 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Dry Run carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is River Road over Dry Run?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Dry Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.