US Bridges

Clover Hill RD over Honey Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 743 - 0.20 Rt 731 · Structure no. 000000000015936

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,618
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clover Hill RD over Honey Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Clover Hill RD over Honey Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 1,618 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,804 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClover Hill RD
CrossesHoney Run
Location0.30 Rt 743 - 0.20 Rt 731
RouteCounty Highway 613
Coordinates38.45503, -79.02857
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,618 (2022)
Projected traffic1,804 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$45 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clover Hill RD over Honey Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Clover Hill RD over Honey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Clover Hill RD over Honey Run carry?

About 1,618 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Clover Hill RD over Honey Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clover Hill RD over Honey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.