US Bridges

Scholars RD over Pleasant Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 989 - 0.40 Rt 704 · Structure no. 000000000016246

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
434
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scholars RD over Pleasant Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Scholars RD over Pleasant Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 80 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 434 vehicles a day, projected to reach 624 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesScholars RD
CrossesPleasant Run
Location0.40 Rt 989 - 0.40 Rt 704
RouteCounty Highway 988
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.37566, -78.90419
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2018)
Projected traffic624 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$95 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scholars RD over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Scholars RD over Pleasant 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Scholars RD over Pleasant Run carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Scholars RD over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Scholars RD over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.