US Bridges

Wardensville Gr over Richards Run

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.10 to 606 - 0.05 to 604 · Structure no. 000000000008184

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
868
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wardensville Gr over Richards Run is a steel culvert carrying Wardensville Gr over Richards Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 48 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 968 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesWardensville Gr
CrossesRichards Run
Location0.10 to 606 - 0.05 to 604
RouteCounty Highway 600
Coordinates39.11663, -78.39727
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2022)
Projected traffic968 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Wardensville Gr over Richards Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Wardensville Gr over Richards 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wardensville Gr over Richards Run carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wardensville Gr over Richards Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns Wardensville Gr over Richards Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.