US Bridges

Rte. 340 over Dry Mine Run/Compton Crk

Good

Page County, Virginia · 0.13 to 686 - 0.15 to 662 · Structure no. 000000000027412

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
573 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,566
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 340 over Dry Mine Run/Compton Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 340 over Dry Mine Run/Compton Crk in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,566 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,863 by 2042. The structure is 573 ft (174.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRte. 340
CrossesDry Mine Run/Compton Crk
Location0.13 to 686 - 0.15 to 662
RouteU.S. Route 340
Coordinates38.7825, -78.3704
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length573 ft (174.8 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,566 (2022)
Projected traffic5,863 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Rte. 340 over Dry Mine Run/Compton Crk built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 340 over Dry Mine Run/Compton Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rte. 340 over Dry Mine Run/Compton Crk carry?

About 4,566 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rte. 340 over Dry Mine Run/Compton Crk?

The structure is 573 ft (174.8 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 340 over Dry Mine Run/Compton Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.