US Bridges

Forest Road over Pounding Mill

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · Between SR 606 & SR 625 · Structure no. 080803000001004

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Pounding Mill is a steel culvert carrying Forest Road over Pounding Mill in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Road
CrossesPounding Mill
LocationBetween SR 606 & SR 625
RouteFederal Lands Road 12516
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80303, -79.93469
Functional classRural 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
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road over Pounding Mill built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road over Pounding Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Pounding Mill carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Forest Road over Pounding Mill?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Forest Road over Pounding Mill?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.