US Bridges

Orange Springs RD over Branch of Terrys Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · 1.05 FR SPOTSY&.45 to 651 · Structure no. 000000000013023

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Springs RD over Branch of Terrys Run is a steel culvert carrying Orange Springs RD over Branch of Terrys Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOrange Springs RD
CrossesBranch of Terrys Run
Location1.05 FR SPOTSY&.45 to 651
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.17728, -77.9059
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2017)
Projected traffic260 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Orange Springs RD over Branch of Terrys Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Springs RD over Branch of Terrys 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 Orange Springs RD over Branch of Terrys Run carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Orange Springs RD over Branch of Terrys Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Orange Springs RD over Branch of Terrys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.