US Bridges

Dry Bread Road over Douglas Run

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 1.10 Mi.Fr. Int.Rte. 633 · Structure no. 000000000009089

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,618
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Bread Road over Douglas Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Bread Road over Douglas Run in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,618 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,804 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Bread Road
CrossesDouglas Run
Location1.10 Mi.Fr. Int.Rte. 633
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67572, -77.65555
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,618 (2022)
Projected traffic1,804 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$52 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Bread Road over Douglas Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Bread Road over Douglas 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Bread Road over Douglas Run carry?

About 1,618 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dry Bread Road over Douglas Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Bread Road over Douglas Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.