US Bridges

Vineyard Road over Branch of Blue Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · .65 FR 678 &.15 to Alb CO · Structure no. 000000000013045

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vineyard Road over Branch of Blue Run is a steel culvert carrying Vineyard Road over Branch of Blue Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 484 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesVineyard Road
CrossesBranch of Blue Run
Location.65 FR 678 &.15 to Alb CO
RouteCounty Highway 777
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.15733, -78.27898
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 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2017)
Projected traffic484 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Vineyard Road over Branch of Blue Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vineyard Road over Branch of Blue 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Vineyard Road over Branch of Blue Run carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Vineyard Road over Branch of Blue Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Vineyard Road over Branch of Blue Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.