US Bridges

Oak Park Road over Dark Run

Good

Madison County, Virginia · .35 from 702 & .97 to 722 · Structure no. 000000000025102

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,082
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Park Road over Dark Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Park Road over Dark Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,082 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,268 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesOak Park Road
CrossesDark Run
Location.35 from 702 & .97 to 722
RouteCounty Highway 634
Coordinates38.37671, -78.21424
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,082 (2022)
Projected traffic1,268 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Oak Park Road over Dark Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Park Road over Dark 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Park Road over Dark Run carry?

About 1,082 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oak Park Road over Dark Run?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Park Road over Dark Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.