US Bridges

Rockbridge Avenue over Chalk Mine Run

Good

Buena Vista city, Virginia · 0.01 to RTE.60 · Structure no. 000000000028953

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,890
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockbridge Avenue over Chalk Mine Run is a concrete frame carrying Rockbridge Avenue over Chalk Mine Run in Buena Vista city, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRockbridge Avenue
CrossesChalk Mine Run
Location0.01 to RTE.60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuena Vista city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74304, -79.35494
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2022)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$250 million (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockbridge Avenue over Chalk Mine Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockbridge Avenue over Chalk Mine 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rockbridge Avenue over Chalk Mine Run carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rockbridge Avenue over Chalk Mine Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Rockbridge Avenue over Chalk Mine Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.