US Bridges

Ironhorse RD over Trib North River

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 276 -1.00DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000016254

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ironhorse RD over Trib North River is a steel culvert carrying Ironhorse RD over Trib North River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesIronhorse RD
CrossesTrib North River
Location0.40 Rt 276 -1.00DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 994
Coordinates38.30718, -78.89577
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2018)
Projected traffic79 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ironhorse RD over Trib North River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ironhorse RD over Trib North River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ironhorse RD over Trib North River carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ironhorse RD over Trib North River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Ironhorse RD over Trib North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.