US Bridges

Route 257 over Rocky Run

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 1.33 Rt 604 & 0.98 Rt 924 · Structure no. 000000000015851

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
768
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 257 over Rocky Run is a concrete slab carrying Route 257 over Rocky Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 257
CrossesRocky Run
Location1.33 Rt 604 & 0.98 Rt 924
RouteState Highway 257
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.44951, -79.11004
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2022)
Projected traffic856 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$90 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 257 over Rocky Run built?

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

What condition is Route 257 over Rocky 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 257 over Rocky Run carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 257 over Rocky Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 257 over Rocky Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.