US Bridges

Dyke Road over Blue Run

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · 1.20 from 624 &.05 to 33 · Structure no. 000000000026176

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyke Road over Blue Run is a concrete culvert carrying Dyke Road over Blue Run in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,764 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,364 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDyke Road
CrossesBlue Run
Location1.20 from 624 &.05 to 33
RouteCounty Highway 810
Coordinates38.30049, -78.46415
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,764 (2022)
Projected traffic2,364 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Blue Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dyke Road over Blue 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 Dyke Road over Blue Run carry?

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

How long is Dyke Road over Blue Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Dyke Road over Blue Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.