US Bridges

Wrights Mill RD over Dry Marsh

Good

Clarke County, Virginia · 0.10 to 664 - 0.50 to 660 · Structure no. 000000000005444

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wrights Mill RD over Dry Marsh is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wrights Mill RD over Dry Marsh in Clarke County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 87 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 262 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWrights Mill RD
CrossesDry Marsh
Location0.10 to 664 - 0.50 to 660
RouteCounty Highway 645
Coordinates39.19254, -78.06911
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic262 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wrights Mill RD over Dry Marsh built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Wrights Mill RD over Dry Marsh 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wrights Mill RD over Dry Marsh carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Wrights Mill RD over Dry Marsh?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wrights Mill RD over Dry Marsh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.