US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over Stream

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.91 Rt 275 - 0.08 Rt 612 · Structure no. 000000000001834

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,198
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Sbl Route 0081 over Stream 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 29,198 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,554 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesStream
Location1.91 Rt 275 - 0.08 Rt 612
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates38.19149, -78.99721
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,198 (2022)
Projected traffic34,554 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0081 over Stream built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over Stream 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0081 over Stream carry?

About 29,198 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.