US Bridges

Mechanicsville RD over Honey Run

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Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 791 - 0.30 Rt 881 · Structure no. 000000000015952

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
429
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mechanicsville RD over Honey Run is a concrete slab carrying Mechanicsville RD over Honey Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 85 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 429 vehicles a day, projected to reach 461 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMechanicsville RD
CrossesHoney Run
Location0.10 Rt 791 - 0.30 Rt 881
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.66676, -78.78887
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2022)
Projected traffic461 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$285 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mechanicsville RD over Honey Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Mechanicsville 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mechanicsville RD over Honey Run carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mechanicsville RD over Honey Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mechanicsville RD over Honey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.