US Bridges

Old Buena Vista RD over Warm Run

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.20 to 705 & 0.96 to 763 · Structure no. 000000000015503

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,376
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Buena Vista RD over Warm Run is a concrete culvert carrying Old Buena Vista RD over Warm Run in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,469 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Buena Vista RD
CrossesWarm Run
Location0.20 to 705 & 0.96 to 763
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.78962, -79.40018
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,376 (2022)
Projected traffic3,469 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Buena Vista RD over Warm Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Buena Vista RD over Warm 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Buena Vista RD over Warm Run carry?

About 2,376 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Buena Vista RD over Warm Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Old Buena Vista RD over Warm Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.