US Bridges

Clover Hill RD over Dry River

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 742 - 0.10 Rt 732 · Structure no. 000000000015949

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,934
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clover Hill RD over Dry River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clover Hill RD over Dry River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,934 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,271 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesClover Hill RD
CrossesDry River
Location0.40 Rt 742 - 0.10 Rt 732
RouteCounty Highway 613
Coordinates38.46829, -79.01083
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,934 (2022)
Projected traffic3,271 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Clover Hill RD over Dry River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clover Hill RD over Dry River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Clover Hill RD over Dry River carry?

About 2,934 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Clover Hill RD over Dry River?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Clover Hill RD over Dry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.