US Bridges

Oates RD over Paddy Run

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.00 to 601 - 1.46 to 602 · Structure no. 000000000008173

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oates RD over Paddy Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oates RD over Paddy Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 89 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 6 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 238 vehicles a day, projected to reach 251 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOates RD
CrossesPaddy Run
Location0.00 to 601 - 1.46 to 602
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.04512, -78.48186
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2017)
Projected traffic251 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 Oates RD over Paddy Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Oates RD over Paddy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Oates RD over Paddy Run carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Oates RD over Paddy Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Oates RD over Paddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.