US Bridges

Novum Church Road over Deep Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .90 from 606 & .90 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000011741

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Novum Church Road over Deep Run is a steel culvert carrying Novum Church Road over Deep Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNovum Church Road
CrossesDeep Run
Location.90 from 606 & .90 to 609
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.47263, -78.19048
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Novum Church Road over Deep Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Novum Church Road over Deep 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Novum Church Road over Deep Run carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Novum Church Road over Deep Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Novum Church Road over Deep Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.