US Bridges

Bishop Meade RD over Spout Run

Fair

Clarke County, Virginia · 0.12 to 662 - 0.03 to 678 · Structure no. 000000000005395

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,791
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishop Meade RD over Spout Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Bishop Meade RD over Spout Run in Clarke County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 1,791 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,127 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBishop Meade RD
CrossesSpout Run
Location0.12 to 662 - 0.03 to 678
RouteState Highway 255
CountyClarke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.06751, -78.03757
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,791 (2022)
Projected traffic2,127 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$68 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bishop Meade RD over Spout Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bishop Meade RD over Spout 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bishop Meade RD over Spout Run carry?

About 1,791 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bishop Meade RD over Spout Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bishop Meade RD over Spout Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.