US Bridges

Dull Hunt RD over Little Dry River

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.20 Rt 818 -0.02 End 631 · Structure no. 000000000015984

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dull Hunt RD over Little Dry River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dull Hunt RD over Little Dry River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesDull Hunt RD
CrossesLittle Dry River
Location0.20 Rt 818 -0.02 End 631
RouteCounty Highway 631
Coordinates38.65263, -78.99241
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2018)
Projected traffic72 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$490 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dull Hunt RD over Little Dry River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Dull Hunt RD over Little Dry River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dull Hunt RD over Little Dry River carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Dull Hunt RD over Little Dry River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Dull Hunt RD over Little Dry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.