US Bridges

Gov Barbour Street over Blue Run

Good

Orange County, Virginia · .20 from 777 & .20 to 738 · Structure no. 000000000013036

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
336
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gov Barbour Street over Blue Run is a concrete slab carrying Gov Barbour Street over Blue Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 85 years old, older 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 336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 524 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGov Barbour Street
CrossesBlue Run
Location.20 from 777 & .20 to 738
RouteCounty Highway 678
Coordinates38.16709, -78.27572
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2017)
Projected traffic524 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gov Barbour Street over Blue Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Gov Barbour Street over Blue Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gov Barbour Street over Blue Run carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Gov Barbour Street over Blue Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Gov Barbour Street over Blue Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.