US Bridges

Georges Run RD/638 over S Fork Roanoke River

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 3.50-RT639; .0-RT637 · Structure no. 000000000026089

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georges Run RD/638 over S Fork Roanoke River is a concrete slab carrying Georges Run RD/638 over S Fork Roanoke River in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGeorges Run RD/638
CrossesS Fork Roanoke River
Location3.50-RT639; .0-RT637
RouteCounty Highway 638
Coordinates37.13652, -80.26797
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2020)
Projected traffic216 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$335.7 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Georges Run RD/638 over S Fork Roanoke River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georges Run RD/638 over S Fork Roanoke River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Georges Run RD/638 over S Fork Roanoke River carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Georges Run RD/638 over S Fork Roanoke River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Georges Run RD/638 over S Fork Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.