US Bridges

Ruth Road over White Oak Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .45 from 673 &2.85 to 656 · Structure no. 000000000011797

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruth Road over White Oak Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ruth Road over White Oak Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRuth Road
CrossesWhite Oak Run
Location.45 from 673 &2.85 to 656
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.38511, -78.26283
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Ruth Road over White Oak Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruth Road over White Oak 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 Ruth Road over White Oak Run carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ruth Road over White Oak Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ruth Road over White Oak Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.