US Bridges

Bestland Rd. over Dragon Run

Good

Essex County, Virginia · 0.9M RTE607-1.0M RTE684 · Structure no. 000000000031209

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bestland Rd. over Dragon Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bestland Rd. over Dragon Run in Essex County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBestland Rd.
CrossesDragon Run
Location0.9M RTE607-1.0M RTE684
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyEssex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.81983, -76.88918
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2022)
Projected traffic413 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bestland Rd. over Dragon Run built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bestland Rd. over Dragon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bestland Rd. over Dragon Run carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bestland Rd. over Dragon Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bestland Rd. over Dragon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.