US Bridges

Cecil Wampler RD over Blacks Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 1.05 Rt 988 - 0.09 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000016044

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,861
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cecil Wampler RD over Blacks Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cecil Wampler RD over Blacks Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,861 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,446 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCecil Wampler RD
CrossesBlacks Run
Location1.05 Rt 988 - 0.09 Rt 11
RouteCounty Highway 704
Coordinates38.37853, -78.92796
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,861 (2022)
Projected traffic9,446 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cecil Wampler RD over Blacks Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cecil Wampler RD over Blacks 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cecil Wampler RD over Blacks Run carry?

About 8,861 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cecil Wampler RD over Blacks Run?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cecil Wampler RD over Blacks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.