Draft Avenue over South River
GoodAugusta County, Virginia · 0.45 RTE1511 0.17 RTE610 · Structure no. 000000000001965
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,306
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Draft Avenue over South River is a concrete tee beam carrying Draft Avenue over South River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,306 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,261 by 2045. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Draft Avenue over South River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Draft Avenue over South River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Draft Avenue over South River carry?
About 8,306 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Draft Avenue over South River?
The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Draft Avenue over South River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.