US Bridges

Byrds Bridge Rd. over Dragon Run

Fair

King and Queen County, Virginia · 0.0M Essex CO-0.0M K&q CO · Structure no. 000000000010597

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byrds Bridge Rd. over Dragon Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Byrds Bridge Rd. over Dragon Run in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 60 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 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 237 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesByrds Bridge Rd.
CrossesDragon Run
Location0.0M Essex CO-0.0M K&q CO
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyKing and Queen County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.7716, -76.78982
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2021)
Projected traffic265 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Byrds Bridge Rd. over Dragon Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Byrds Bridge Rd. over Dragon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Byrds Bridge Rd. over Dragon Run carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Byrds Bridge Rd. over Dragon Run?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Byrds Bridge Rd. over Dragon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.