US Bridges

Waggys Creek RD over Union Springs Run

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 933 - 0.30 Rt 751 · Structure no. 000000000016096

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
506
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waggys Creek RD over Union Springs Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waggys Creek RD over Union Springs Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 506 vehicles a day, projected to reach 779 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWaggys Creek RD
CrossesUnion Springs Run
Location0.50 Rt 933 - 0.30 Rt 751
RouteCounty Highway 742
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.45619, -79.05811
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2018)
Projected traffic779 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 Waggys Creek RD over Union Springs Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waggys Creek RD over Union Springs 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Waggys Creek RD over Union Springs Run carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Waggys Creek RD over Union Springs Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Waggys Creek RD over Union Springs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.