Martz RD over Dry Fork Creek
FairRockingham County, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 986 - 0.66 Rt 717 · Structure no. 000000000016172
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 993
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martz RD over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Martz RD over Dry Fork Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 993 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martz RD over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martz RD over Dry Fork Creek 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 Martz RD over Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 993 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Martz RD over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Martz RD over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.