US Bridges

Dyke Road over Swift Run

Good

Greene County, Virginia · .30 from 646 & .30 to 634 · Structure no. 000000000025016

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyke Road over Swift Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dyke Road over Swift Run in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,764 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,364 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDyke Road
CrossesSwift Run
Location.30 from 646 & .30 to 634
RouteCounty Highway 810
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.29951, -78.49194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 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 width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,764 (2022)
Projected traffic2,364 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Dyke Road over Swift Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dyke Road over Swift 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dyke Road over Swift Run carry?

About 1,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dyke Road over Swift Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Dyke Road over Swift Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.