US Bridges

Chrismore RD over Wrights Run

Good

Clarke County, Virginia · 0.00FRED.CO- 0.00CLARK CO · Structure no. 000000000005441

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
339
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chrismore RD over Wrights Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chrismore RD over Wrights Run in Clarke County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 86 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 339 vehicles a day, projected to reach 479 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChrismore RD
CrossesWrights Run
Location0.00FRED.CO- 0.00CLARK CO
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyClarke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.08398, -78.12837
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2021)
Projected traffic479 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 Chrismore RD over Wrights Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Chrismore RD over Wrights 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 Chrismore RD over Wrights Run carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Chrismore RD over Wrights Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Chrismore RD over Wrights Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.