US Bridges

Jackson River HWY over Indian Draft

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.02 to 641 & 1.40 to 642 · Structure no. 000000000001186

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,657
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson River HWY over Indian Draft is a concrete culvert carrying Jackson River HWY over Indian Draft in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 1,657 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,848 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson River HWY
CrossesIndian Draft
Location0.02 to 641 & 1.40 to 642
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.86818, -79.99152
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,657 (2022)
Projected traffic1,848 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Jackson River HWY over Indian Draft built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson River HWY over Indian Draft 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Jackson River HWY over Indian Draft carry?

About 1,657 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jackson River HWY over Indian Draft?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jackson River HWY over Indian Draft?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.