US Bridges

Dundee Road over South River

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · .65 from 609 &3.50 to 230 · Structure no. 000000000008981

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dundee Road over South River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dundee Road over South River in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesDundee Road
CrossesSouth River
Location.65 from 609 &3.50 to 230
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.29157, -78.37273
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2022)
Projected traffic648 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$215 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dundee Road over South River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Dundee Road over South River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dundee Road over South River carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dundee Road over South River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Dundee Road over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.