US Bridges

Little North My Hw over Little Calfpasture River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 5.87 Rt 688- 1.50 Rt 811 · Structure no. 000000000001705

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little North My Hw over Little Calfpasture River is a concrete tee beam carrying Little North My Hw over Little Calfpasture River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 72 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,624 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesLittle North My Hw
CrossesLittle Calfpasture River
Location5.87 Rt 688- 1.50 Rt 811
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates38.11514, -79.29433
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2022)
Projected traffic3,624 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little North My Hw over Little Calfpasture River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Little North My Hw over Little Calfpasture River 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Little North My Hw over Little Calfpasture River carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little North My Hw over Little Calfpasture River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Little North My Hw over Little Calfpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.