US Bridges

Paw Paw Rd. over Paw Paw Run

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 1.9 to R643 - .6 to R644 · Structure no. 000000000003920

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,263
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paw Paw Rd. over Paw Paw Run is a concrete slab carrying Paw Paw Rd. over Paw Paw Run in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,263 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPaw Paw Rd.
CrossesPaw Paw Run
Location1.9 to R643 - .6 to R644
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41481, -82.09811
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,263 (2022)
Projected traffic1,408 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$71.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paw Paw Rd. over Paw Paw Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paw Paw Rd. over Paw Paw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Paw Paw Rd. over Paw Paw Run carry?

About 1,263 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paw Paw Rd. over Paw Paw Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Paw Paw Rd. over Paw Paw Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.