US Bridges

Barnetts Road over Salem Run

Fair

Charles City County, Virginia · 0.80 to 607 & 0.90 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000004811

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,186
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnetts Road over Salem Run is a concrete culvert carrying Barnetts Road over Salem Run in Charles City County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,267 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnetts Road
CrossesSalem Run
Location0.80 to 607 & 0.90 to 620
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyCharles City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3865, -77.15525
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,186 (2017)
Projected traffic1,267 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Barnetts Road over Salem Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnetts Road over Salem 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Barnetts Road over Salem Run carry?

About 1,186 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Barnetts Road over Salem Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Barnetts Road over Salem Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.