US Bridges

Fredericksburg RD over Rippin Run

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · 2.00 from 29 & .94 to 610 · Structure no. 000000000008978

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
637
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fredericksburg RD over Rippin Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fredericksburg RD over Rippin Run in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 76 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 637 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 916 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFredericksburg RD
CrossesRippin Run
Location2.00 from 29 & .94 to 610
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.26628, -78.31864
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic637 (2022)
Projected traffic916 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fredericksburg RD over Rippin Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Fredericksburg RD over Rippin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fredericksburg RD over Rippin Run carry?

About 637 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fredericksburg RD over Rippin Run?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fredericksburg RD over Rippin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.