US Bridges

North River RD over Dry River

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.00 Brdwt CL-0.45 Dead E · Structure no. 000000000024281

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North River RD over Dry River is a concrete culvert carrying North River RD over Dry River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth River RD
CrossesDry River
Location0.00 Brdwt CL-0.45 Dead E
RouteCounty Highway 1306
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.39211, -78.98057
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2018)
Projected traffic157 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 North River RD over Dry River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is North River RD over Dry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does North River RD over Dry River carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is North River RD over Dry River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns North River RD over Dry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.