US Bridges

Bennett Run RD over Bennett Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 3.50 D.End - 0.68 Rt 865 · Structure no. 000000000025495

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett Run RD over Bennett Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bennett Run RD over Bennett Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesBennett Run RD
CrossesBennett Run
Location3.50 D.End - 0.68 Rt 865
RouteCounty Highway 824
Coordinates38.77497, -78.99689
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2018)
Projected traffic95 by 2042
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 Bennett Run RD over Bennett Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennett Run RD over Bennett 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bennett Run RD over Bennett Run carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Bennett Run RD over Bennett Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett Run RD over Bennett Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.