US Bridges

Berrytown RD over Gap Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 1.80 Rt 649 - 0.30 Rt 630 · Structure no. 000000000016121

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
728
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berrytown RD over Gap Run is a concrete slab carrying Berrytown RD over Gap Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 80 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 728 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,083 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBerrytown RD
CrossesGap Run
Location1.80 Rt 649 - 0.30 Rt 630
RouteCounty Highway 754
Coordinates38.36419, -78.65879
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2018)
Projected traffic1,083 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berrytown RD over Gap Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Berrytown RD over Gap 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Berrytown RD over Gap Run carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Berrytown RD over Gap Run?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Berrytown RD over Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.