US Bridges

Zion Church RD over Daphna Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · .03 Rt 804 - .30 Rt 803 · Structure no. 000000000026413

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zion Church RD over Daphna Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Zion Church RD over Daphna Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesZion Church RD
CrossesDaphna Creek
Location.03 Rt 804 - .30 Rt 803
RouteCounty Highway 809
Coordinates38.57651, -78.80619
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2022)
Projected traffic377 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Zion Church RD over Daphna Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zion Church RD over Daphna Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Zion Church RD over Daphna Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zion Church RD over Daphna Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Zion Church RD over Daphna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.