US Bridges

Dogwood Avenue over Miller Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.00 14th ST/0.00 14TH_ST · Structure no. 000000000016203

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,704
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogwood Avenue over Miller Run is a steel culvert carrying Dogwood Avenue over Miller Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,704 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,015 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDogwood Avenue
CrossesMiller Run
Location0.00 14th ST/0.00 14TH_ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.27224, -78.82335
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,704 (2022)
Projected traffic3,015 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Dogwood Avenue over Miller Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dogwood Avenue over Miller 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dogwood Avenue over Miller Run carry?

About 2,704 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dogwood Avenue over Miller Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Dogwood Avenue over Miller Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.