US Bridges

Ruth Road over Branch of White Oak Run

Good

Madison County, Virginia · .30 from 657& 3.50 to 656 · Structure no. 000000000011803

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruth Road over Branch of White Oak Run is a steel culvert carrying Ruth Road over Branch of White Oak Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRuth Road
CrossesBranch of White Oak Run
Location.30 from 657& 3.50 to 656
RouteCounty Highway 658
Coordinates38.36692, -78.30129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2020)
Projected traffic109 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 Branch of White Oak Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruth Road over Branch of 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ruth Road over Branch of White Oak Run carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ruth Road over Branch of White Oak Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ruth Road over Branch of White Oak Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.