US Bridges

Thrift Road over White Oak Run

Good

Madison County, Virginia · 2.32 FR 29BUS&.58 to 658 · Structure no. 000000000011800

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thrift Road over White Oak Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Thrift Road over White Oak Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesThrift Road
CrossesWhite Oak Run
Location2.32 FR 29BUS&.58 to 658
RouteCounty Highway 657
Coordinates38.37166, -78.29467
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic151 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 Thrift Road over White Oak Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Thrift Road over White Oak Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Thrift Road over White Oak Run carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Thrift Road over White Oak Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Thrift Road over White Oak Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.