US Bridges

Acorn LN over Runion Creek

Poor

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.07 Rt 612 - 0.00 End · Structure no. 000000000016241

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acorn LN over Runion Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Acorn LN over Runion Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesAcorn LN
CrossesRunion Creek
Location0.07 Rt 612 - 0.00 End
RouteCounty Highway 929
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.65743, -78.87073
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2018)
Projected traffic106 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$15 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Acorn LN over Runion Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Acorn LN over Runion Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Acorn LN over Runion Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Acorn LN over Runion Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Acorn LN over Runion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.