US Bridges

Orchard DR over Honey Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.25NCLTMBRV-0.05 Rt 615 · Structure no. 000000000016227

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard DR over Honey Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Orchard DR over Honey Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,812 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard DR
CrossesHoney Run
Location0.25NCLTMBRV-0.05 Rt 615
RouteCounty Highway 881
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.64768, -78.78047
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2022)
Projected traffic1,812 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$42 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard DR over Honey Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard DR over Honey 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard DR over Honey Run carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Orchard DR over Honey Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard DR over Honey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.