US Bridges

Thoroughfare RD over Dry Run Creek

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Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.20 Rt 841 - 0.80 Rt 759 · Structure no. 000000000015975

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
668
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thoroughfare RD over Dry Run Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Thoroughfare RD over Dry Run Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 668 vehicles a day, projected to reach 959 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesThoroughfare RD
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location0.20 Rt 841 - 0.80 Rt 759
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.41718, -78.56126
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2018)
Projected traffic959 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Thoroughfare RD over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thoroughfare RD over Dry Run Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Thoroughfare RD over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Thoroughfare RD over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Thoroughfare RD over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.