US Bridges

Wallace Ave. over Dry Run

Fair

Page County, Virginia · 0.05 to 725 - 0.11 to 655 · Structure no. 000000000013155

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,782
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallace Ave. over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying Wallace Ave. over Dry Run in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 53 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 1,782 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,987 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWallace Ave.
CrossesDry Run
Location0.05 to 725 - 0.11 to 655
RouteCity Street 656
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.67144, -78.42943
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.8 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 traffic1,782 (2022)
Projected traffic1,987 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$20 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallace Ave. over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Wallace Ave. over Dry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wallace Ave. over Dry Run carry?

About 1,782 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wallace Ave. over Dry Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wallace Ave. over Dry Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.