Garth Run Road over Garth Run
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Virginia · .50 from 718 &2.10 to End · Structure no. 000000000011814
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garth Run Road over Garth Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garth Run Road over Garth Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 85 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garth Run Road over Garth Run built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Garth Run Road over Garth Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Garth Run Road over Garth Run carry?
About 118 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Garth Run Road over Garth Run?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Garth Run Road over Garth Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.