US Bridges

Buck Rub Drive over Spring Run

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .10 FR 4715 & .10 to 4706 · Structure no. 000000000024145

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,559
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Rub Drive over Spring Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Buck Rub Drive over Spring Run in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,559 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,463 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Rub Drive
CrossesSpring Run
Location.10 FR 4715 & .10 to 4706
RouteCounty Highway 4713
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.403, -77.64756
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,559 (2016)
Projected traffic2,463 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Buck Rub Drive over Spring Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Rub Drive over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Buck Rub Drive over Spring Run carry?

About 1,559 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Buck Rub Drive over Spring Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Rub Drive over Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.