US Bridges

Route 0081 over Trib Dry Fork

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 2.90 Rt 33-0.88 RT11 Conn · Structure no. 000000000015816

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52,694
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0081 over Trib Dry Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0081 over Trib Dry Fork in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 52,694 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,754 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 0081
CrossesTrib Dry Fork
Location2.90 Rt 33-0.88 RT11 Conn
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates38.4697, -78.81721
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,694 (2022)
Projected traffic58,754 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 0081 over Trib Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0081 over Trib Dry Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0081 over Trib Dry Fork carry?

About 52,694 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0081 over Trib Dry Fork?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Route 0081 over Trib Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.