US Bridges

Melrose RD over Dry Fork

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.07 Rt 11 - 2.70 Rt 725 · Structure no. 000000000016069

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
691
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melrose RD over Dry Fork is a concrete slab carrying Melrose RD over Dry Fork in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 691 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,023 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMelrose RD
CrossesDry Fork
Location0.07 Rt 11 - 2.70 Rt 725
RouteCounty Highway 724
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.49789, -78.8045
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic691 (2021)
Projected traffic1,023 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Melrose RD over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melrose RD over Dry Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Melrose RD over Dry Fork carry?

About 691 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Melrose RD over Dry Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Melrose RD over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.