US Bridges

Farley Park Road over Dragon Run

Fair

Middlesex County, Virginia · Midsex.-K.&q.Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000012091

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farley Park Road over Dragon Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farley Park Road over Dragon Run in Middlesex County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFarley Park Road
CrossesDragon Run
LocationMidsex.-K.&q.Co.Line
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyMiddlesex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.63358, -76.69603
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2022)
Projected traffic643 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Farley Park Road over Dragon Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farley Park Road over Dragon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Farley Park Road over Dragon Run carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Farley Park Road over Dragon Run?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Farley Park Road over Dragon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.