US Bridges

Quaker Run Road over Quaker Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .72 from 672 &2.25 to End · Structure no. 000000000024558

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaker Run Road over Quaker Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Quaker Run Road over Quaker Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 162 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesQuaker Run Road
CrossesQuaker Run
Location.72 from 672 &2.25 to End
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.46551, -78.32775
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2020)
Projected traffic162 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Quaker Run Road over Quaker Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quaker Run Road over Quaker 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Quaker Run Road over Quaker Run carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Quaker Run Road over Quaker Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker Run Road over Quaker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.