US Bridges

Route 81 over Trib South River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 4.59ROCKBR CO 3.07RTE11 · Structure no. 000000000001795

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,688
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 81 over Trib South River is a concrete culvert carrying Route 81 over Trib South River 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 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 49,688 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,402 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 81
CrossesTrib South River
Location4.59ROCKBR CO 3.07RTE11
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates37.99213, -79.17773
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,688 (2022)
Projected traffic55,402 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 81 over Trib South River built?

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

What condition is Route 81 over Trib South 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 81 over Trib South River carry?

About 49,688 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 81 over Trib South River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Route 81 over Trib South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.