US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over Folly Mills Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.08 Rt 654 - 1.53 Rt 262 · Structure no. 000000000001799

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,497
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over Folly Mills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0081 over Folly Mills Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 27,497 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,387 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesFolly Mills Creek
Location1.08 Rt 654 - 1.53 Rt 262
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates38.08908, -79.07681
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,497 (2022)
Projected traffic33,387 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$60 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0081 over Folly Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over Folly Mills 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0081 over Folly Mills Creek carry?

About 27,497 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over Folly Mills Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over Folly Mills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.