US Bridges

Spring Hill RD over Wet Weather Stream

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.08 Rt 742 - 0.91 Rt 612 · Structure no. 000000000001999

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,438
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Hill RD over Wet Weather Stream is a steel culvert carrying Spring Hill RD over Wet Weather Stream 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 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 1,438 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,956 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Hill RD
CrossesWet Weather Stream
Location1.08 Rt 742 - 0.91 Rt 612
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22152, -79.05873
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
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
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 traffic1,438 (2022)
Projected traffic1,956 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Spring Hill RD over Wet Weather Stream built?

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

What condition is Spring Hill RD over Wet Weather 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Hill RD over Wet Weather Stream carry?

About 1,438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring Hill RD over Wet Weather Stream?

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

Who owns Spring Hill RD over Wet Weather Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.