US Bridges

Altice RD / 608 over Trough Run

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Bedford County, Virginia · 1.20 Rt 793; 1.30 Rt 122 · Structure no. 000000000002684

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
339
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Altice RD / 608 over Trough Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Altice RD / 608 over Trough Run in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 339 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAltice RD / 608
CrossesTrough Run
Location1.20 Rt 793; 1.30 Rt 122
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19274, -79.63548
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2022)
Projected traffic378 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Altice RD / 608 over Trough Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Altice RD / 608 over Trough Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Altice RD / 608 over Trough Run carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Altice RD / 608 over Trough Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Altice RD / 608 over Trough Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.