US Bridges

Roaring Run RD 670 over Roaring Run

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 637; 0.45 Rt 221 · Structure no. 000000000027926

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
426
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roaring Run RD 670 over Roaring Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roaring Run RD 670 over Roaring Run in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 426 vehicles a day, projected to reach 639 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoaring Run RD 670
CrossesRoaring Run
Location0.05 Rt 637; 0.45 Rt 221
RouteCounty Highway 670
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37082, -79.41984
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2020)
Projected traffic639 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roaring Run RD 670 over Roaring Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roaring Run RD 670 over Roaring 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Roaring Run RD 670 over Roaring Run carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Roaring Run RD 670 over Roaring Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Roaring Run RD 670 over Roaring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.