US Bridges

Getz Drive over Fort Run

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Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 617 & 0.90 Rt 789 · Structure no. 000000000026866

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Getz Drive over Fort Run is a concrete frame carrying Getz Drive over Fort Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGetz Drive
CrossesFort Run
Location0.40 Rt 617 & 0.90 Rt 789
RouteCounty Highway 790
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.64471, -78.78927
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic190 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 Getz Drive over Fort Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Getz Drive over Fort 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 2023.

How much traffic does Getz Drive over Fort Run carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Getz Drive over Fort Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Getz Drive over Fort Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.