US Bridges

Windsor Road over Dry Run

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · .4 to R11 & .3 to R617 · Structure no. 000000000017678

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windsor Road over Dry Run is a concrete slab carrying Windsor Road over Dry Run in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 457 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWindsor Road
CrossesDry Run
Location.4 to R11 & .3 to R617
RouteCounty Highway 683
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8921, -81.37043
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2022)
Projected traffic457 by 2042
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 Windsor Road over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windsor Road over Dry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Windsor Road over Dry Run carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Windsor Road over Dry Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Windsor Road over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.