US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over Naked Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.25 Rt 256-0.43 Rockingm · Structure no. 000000000001774

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,341
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over Naked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0081 over Naked Creek in Augusta County, 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 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 28,341 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,867 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesNaked Creek
Location1.25 Rt 256-0.43 Rockingm
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates38.30679, -78.9301
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,341 (2022)
Projected traffic36,867 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$62 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0081 over Naked Creek built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over Naked Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0081 over Naked Creek carry?

About 28,341 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over Naked Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over Naked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.