US Bridges

Mt Pleasant RD over Wolf Run

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 624- 0.40 Rt 634 · Structure no. 000000000015970

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
504
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Pleasant RD over Wolf Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Pleasant RD over Wolf Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 90 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 504 vehicles a day, projected to reach 522 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Pleasant RD
CrossesWolf Run
Location0.70 Rt 624- 0.40 Rt 634
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.39749, -78.58383
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2022)
Projected traffic522 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Pleasant RD over Wolf Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Mt Pleasant RD over Wolf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Pleasant RD over Wolf Run carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mt Pleasant RD over Wolf Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Pleasant RD over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.