US Bridges

Dunnes Shop Road over Welsh Run

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · 1.19 from 743&2.30 to 633 · Structure no. 000000000024715

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
495
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunnes Shop Road over Welsh Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dunnes Shop Road over Welsh Run in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 495 vehicles a day, projected to reach 742 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDunnes Shop Road
CrossesWelsh Run
Location1.19 from 743&2.30 to 633
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22652, -78.42754
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2020)
Projected traffic742 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Dunnes Shop Road over Welsh Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunnes Shop Road over Welsh 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 2024.

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

About 495 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dunnes Shop Road over Welsh Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dunnes Shop Road over Welsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.