US Bridges

Bloomer Springs RD over Quail Run

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.44 Rt 644N-1.00 Rt 644S · Structure no. 000000000024280

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomer Springs RD over Quail Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Bloomer Springs RD over Quail Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBloomer Springs RD
CrossesQuail Run
Location0.44 Rt 644N-1.00 Rt 644S
RouteCounty Highway 646
Coordinates38.40509, -78.69977
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic161 (2018)
Projected traffic211 by 2045
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

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 Bloomer Springs RD over Quail Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloomer Springs RD over Quail Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bloomer Springs RD over Quail Run carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Bloomer Springs RD over Quail Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Bloomer Springs RD over Quail Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.