US Bridges

20th Street over Miller Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · .01 Dogwd AVE/0.1 Elm Ave · Structure no. 000000000016262

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
406
1981 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th Street over Miller Run is a steel culvert carrying 20th Street over Miller Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 51 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries20th Street
CrossesMiller Run
Location.01 Dogwd AVE/0.1 Elm Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.27731, -78.82072
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (1981)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 20th Street over Miller Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is 20th Street over Miller 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 20th Street over Miller Run carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is 20th Street over Miller Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 20th Street over Miller Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.