US Bridges

Carpers Pike over Dry Run

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.01 to 707 - 3.00 to 708 · Structure no. 000000000008147

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,038
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpers Pike over Dry Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Carpers Pike over Dry Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 3,038 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,504 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCarpers Pike
CrossesDry Run
Location0.01 to 707 - 3.00 to 708
RouteState Highway 259
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.27021, -78.34668
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,038 (2022)
Projected traffic3,504 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$34 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpers Pike over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Carpers Pike over Dry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Carpers Pike over Dry Run carry?

About 3,038 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carpers Pike over Dry Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Carpers Pike over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.