US Bridges

Barnetts Road over East Run

Fair

Charles City County, Virginia · 0.23 FR 607 & 0.46 to 607 · Structure no. 000000000025634

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
823
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnetts Road over East Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Barnetts Road over East Run in Charles City County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 823 vehicles a day, projected to reach 918 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnetts Road
CrossesEast Run
Location0.23 FR 607 & 0.46 to 607
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyCharles City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37003, -77.15754
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic823 (2022)
Projected traffic918 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 East Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnetts Road over East 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Barnetts Road over East Run carry?

About 823 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Barnetts Road over East Run?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Barnetts Road over East Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.