US Bridges

Nbl Route 0081 over Poor Farm Draft

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.23 Rt 250 - 1.67 Rt 262 · Structure no. 000000000001825

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,672
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0081 over Poor Farm Draft is a concrete culvert carrying Nbl Route 0081 over Poor Farm Draft in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 29,672 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,307 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Route 0081
CrossesPoor Farm Draft
Location1.23 Rt 250 - 1.67 Rt 262
RouteInterstate 81
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.14353, -79.01933
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,672 (2022)
Projected traffic36,307 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Nbl Route 0081 over Poor Farm Draft built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 0081 over Poor Farm Draft 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0081 over Poor Farm Draft carry?

About 29,672 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0081 over Poor Farm Draft?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over Poor Farm Draft?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.