US Bridges

Waggys Creek RD over Union Spring Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.35 Rt 731 - 0.15 Rt 751 · Structure no. 000000000028573

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waggys Creek RD over Union Spring Run is a concrete culvert carrying Waggys Creek RD over Union Spring Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 569 vehicles a day, projected to reach 729 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWaggys Creek RD
CrossesUnion Spring Run
Location0.35 Rt 731 - 0.15 Rt 751
RouteCounty Highway 742
Coordinates38.45006, -79.06019
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2021)
Projected traffic729 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Waggys Creek RD over Union Spring Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waggys Creek RD over Union Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Waggys Creek RD over Union Spring Run carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Waggys Creek RD over Union Spring Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Waggys Creek RD over Union Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.