US Bridges

Old Gville Road over Madison Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · .35 from 642 & .05 to 639 · Structure no. 000000000013017

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
973
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gville Road over Madison Run is a steel culvert carrying Old Gville Road over Madison Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 973 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,151 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Gville Road
CrossesMadison Run
Location.35 from 642 & .05 to 639
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.19357, -78.13338
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic973 (2022)
Projected traffic1,151 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Gville Road over Madison Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gville Road over Madison 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Gville Road over Madison Run carry?

About 973 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Gville Road over Madison Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Old Gville Road over Madison Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.