US Bridges

Welsh Run Road over Welsh Run

Good

Greene County, Virginia · 1.34 FROM743&1.97 to 658S · Structure no. 000000000008994

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welsh Run Road over Welsh Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Welsh Run Road over Welsh Run in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 50 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWelsh Run Road
CrossesWelsh Run
Location1.34 FROM743&1.97 to 658S
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22088, -78.44761
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2020)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$285 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Welsh Run Road over Welsh Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Welsh Run Road over Welsh 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Welsh Run Road over Welsh Run carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Welsh Run Road over Welsh Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Welsh Run Road over Welsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.