US Bridges

Harry Byrd HWY over Buck Marsh Run

Good

Clarke County, Virginia · 0.35 to 608S- 0.20 TO608N · Structure no. 000000000005362

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,921
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Byrd HWY over Buck Marsh Run is a concrete culvert carrying Harry Byrd HWY over Buck Marsh Run in Clarke 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,921 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHarry Byrd HWY
CrossesBuck Marsh Run
Location0.35 to 608S- 0.20 TO608N
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates39.14216, -77.94662
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,921 (2022)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Harry Byrd HWY over Buck Marsh Run built?

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

What condition is Harry Byrd HWY over Buck Marsh 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Harry Byrd HWY over Buck Marsh Run carry?

About 23,921 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harry Byrd HWY over Buck Marsh Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Harry Byrd HWY over Buck Marsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.