US Bridges

Seville Road over Elk Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .40 from 29 & .45 to 633 · Structure no. 000000000011757

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
387
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seville Road over Elk Run is a concrete culvert carrying Seville Road over Elk Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 387 vehicles a day, projected to reach 451 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSeville Road
CrossesElk Run
Location.40 from 29 & .45 to 633
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.29409, -78.33982
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2020)
Projected traffic451 by 2042
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 Seville Road over Elk Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seville Road over Elk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Seville Road over Elk Run carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Seville Road over Elk Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Seville Road over Elk Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.