US Bridges

Early RD over Blacks Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.35 Rt 705-0.01 Scl Harr · Structure no. 000000000016247

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,035
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Early RD over Blacks Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Early RD over Blacks Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,035 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,971 by 2045. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEarly RD
CrossesBlacks Run
Location0.35 Rt 705-0.01 Scl Harr
RouteCounty Highway 988
Coordinates38.38963, -78.91313
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,035 (2022)
Projected traffic2,971 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Early RD over Blacks Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Early RD over Blacks 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Early RD over Blacks Run carry?

About 2,035 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Early RD over Blacks Run?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Early RD over Blacks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.