US Bridges

Briery Branch RD over Mines Run

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 2.90 Rt 257-4.10 Wva Lin · Structure no. 000000000016240

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briery Branch RD over Mines Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Briery Branch RD over Mines Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesBriery Branch RD
CrossesMines Run
Location2.90 Rt 257-4.10 Wva Lin
RouteCounty Highway 924
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.45369, -79.16711
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2015)
Projected traffic200 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$155 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Briery Branch RD over Mines Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briery Branch RD over Mines 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Briery Branch RD over Mines Run carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Briery Branch RD over Mines Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Briery Branch RD over Mines Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.