US Bridges

Wide Gap RD over Bull Run

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.35 to 660 & 0.15 to 612 · Structure no. 000000000027608

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wide Gap RD over Bull Run is a concrete slab carrying Wide Gap RD over Bull Run in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 93 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 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWide Gap RD
CrossesBull Run
Location0.35 to 660 & 0.15 to 612
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74256, -79.58724
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2017)
Projected traffic131 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wide Gap RD over Bull Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Wide Gap RD over Bull 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 Wide Gap RD over Bull Run carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Wide Gap RD over Bull Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Wide Gap RD over Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.