US Bridges

Oak Ridge Road over Rucker Run

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.66-RT 710/0.95-RT 56 · Structure no. 000000000012534

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,216
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Ridge Road over Rucker Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Oak Ridge Road over Rucker Run in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1,216 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,238 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Ridge Road
CrossesRucker Run
Location0.66-RT 710/0.95-RT 56
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.71562, -78.86476
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,216 (2022)
Projected traffic1,238 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Ridge Road over Rucker Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Ridge Road over Rucker 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Ridge Road over Rucker Run carry?

About 1,216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oak Ridge Road over Rucker Run?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Ridge Road over Rucker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.