US Bridges

Bridle Trail Lane over Little Dark Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .16 from 1035 &.26 to End · Structure no. 000000000030251

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridle Trail Lane over Little Dark Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bridle Trail Lane over Little Dark Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBridle Trail Lane
CrossesLittle Dark Run
Location.16 from 1035 &.26 to End
RouteCounty Highway 1036
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.38361, -78.23206
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2008)
Projected traffic150 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 Bridle Trail Lane over Little Dark Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridle Trail Lane over Little Dark 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bridle Trail Lane over Little Dark Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Bridle Trail Lane over Little Dark Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bridle Trail Lane over Little Dark Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.