US Bridges

Crab Run RD over Bennett Run

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.38 Rt 822 - 0.02 Rt 865 · Structure no. 000000000016188

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
438
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crab Run RD over Bennett Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Crab Run RD over Bennett Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, 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 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCrab Run RD
CrossesBennett Run
Location0.38 Rt 822 - 0.02 Rt 865
RouteCounty Highway 820
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.77271, -78.95034
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2022)
Projected traffic488 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Crab Run RD over Bennett Run built?

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

What condition is Crab Run RD over Bennett 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Crab Run RD over Bennett Run carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Crab Run RD over Bennett Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Crab Run RD over Bennett Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.