US Bridges

Crimora RD over South River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.94 to 865 & 0.67 to 340 · Structure no. 000000000001983

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,240
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crimora RD over South River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Crimora RD over South River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,088 by 2045. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCrimora RD
CrossesSouth River
Location0.94 to 865 & 0.67 to 340
RouteCounty Highway 612
Coordinates38.15625, -78.85476
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (2022)
Projected traffic3,088 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crimora RD over South River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crimora RD over South River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Crimora RD over South River carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crimora RD over South River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Crimora RD over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.