US Bridges

Starstone DR over Runion Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.48 End - 0.02 RTE 610 · Structure no. 000000000027779

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starstone DR over Runion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Starstone DR over Runion Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesStarstone DR
CrossesRunion Creek
Location0.48 End - 0.02 RTE 610
RouteCounty Highway 612
Coordinates38.6737, -78.85977
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic92 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Starstone DR over Runion Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Starstone DR over Runion 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Starstone DR over Runion Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Starstone DR over Runion Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Starstone DR over Runion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.