US Bridges

Old Barbrville RD over Branch of Blue Run

Good

Orange County, Virginia · .24 from 20 & .76 to 33 · Structure no. 000000000013044

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Barbrville RD over Branch of Blue Run is a concrete slab carrying Old Barbrville RD over Branch of Blue Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 99 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 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 179 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Barbrville RD
CrossesBranch of Blue Run
Location.24 from 20 & .76 to 33
RouteCounty Highway 738
Coordinates38.17642, -78.26658
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2017)
Projected traffic179 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 Barbrville RD over Branch of Blue Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Old Barbrville RD over Branch of 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Barbrville RD over Branch of Blue Run carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Old Barbrville RD over Branch of Blue Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Barbrville RD over Branch of Blue Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.