US Bridges

Power Dam RD over Cub Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 650 - 0.50 Rt 843 · Structure no. 000000000024052

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Dam RD over Cub Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Power Dam RD over Cub Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 281 vehicles a day, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPower Dam RD
CrossesCub Run
Location0.25 Rt 650 - 0.50 Rt 843
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates38.34511, -78.73143
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2021)
Projected traffic416 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Power Dam RD over Cub Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power Dam RD over Cub 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Power Dam RD over Cub Run carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Power Dam RD over Cub Run?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Power Dam RD over Cub Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.