US Bridges

N Alleghany Ave over Dry Run

Fair

Covington city, Virginia · .29 to Ncl & 1.92 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000020169

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,561
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Alleghany Ave over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying N Alleghany Ave over Dry Run in Covington city, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5,561 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,201 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesN Alleghany Ave
CrossesDry Run
Location.29 to Ncl & 1.92 to 60
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyCovington city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80892, -79.98803
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,561 (2022)
Projected traffic6,201 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Alleghany Ave over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Alleghany Ave 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N Alleghany Ave over Dry Run carry?

About 5,561 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N Alleghany Ave over Dry Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns N Alleghany Ave over Dry Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.