US Bridges

Stuarts Draft HWY over Christians Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.64 Rt 655 - 0.12 Rt 652 · Structure no. 000000000001913

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,901
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuarts Draft HWY over Christians Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Stuarts Draft HWY over Christians Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 5,901 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,580 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesStuarts Draft HWY
CrossesChristians Creek
Location0.64 Rt 655 - 0.12 Rt 652
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04404, -79.08767
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,901 (2022)
Projected traffic6,580 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$61 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stuarts Draft HWY over Christians Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Stuarts Draft HWY over Christians 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Stuarts Draft HWY over Christians Creek carry?

About 5,901 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Stuarts Draft HWY over Christians Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stuarts Draft HWY over Christians Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.