US Bridges

Rawley Springs RD over Dry River

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.15 Rt 33 - 0.25DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000016214

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rawley Springs RD over Dry River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rawley Springs RD over Dry River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 287 vehicles a day, projected to reach 442 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesRawley Springs RD
CrossesDry River
Location0.15 Rt 33 - 0.25DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 847
Coordinates38.50331, -79.05363
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2018)
Projected traffic442 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Rawley Springs RD over Dry River built?

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

What condition is Rawley Springs RD over Dry River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rawley Springs RD over Dry River carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rawley Springs RD over Dry River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rawley Springs RD over Dry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.