US Bridges

Fiery Run RD over NS Railway

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 0.05 to 55 - 0.10 to 657 · Structure no. 000000000025039

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
611
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fiery Run RD over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fiery Run RD over NS Railway in Warren 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 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 611 vehicles a day, projected to reach 687 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFiery Run RD
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.05 to 55 - 0.10 to 657
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.9085, -78.07612
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2020)
Projected traffic687 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fiery Run RD over NS Railway built?

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

What condition is Fiery Run RD over NS Railway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fiery Run RD over NS Railway carry?

About 611 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fiery Run RD over NS Railway?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fiery Run RD over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.