US Bridges

Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs Run

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.30 to 603 - 0.20 to 714 · Structure no. 000000000008193

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
387
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 93 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 387 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStar Tannery RD
CrossesGravel Springs Run
Location0.30 to 603 - 0.20 to 714
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates39.07409, -78.43632
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2014)
Projected traffic620 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs Run carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.