US Bridges

Spottswood RD over Stream

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.77 Rt 671 - 1.12 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000002022

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spottswood RD over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Spottswood RD over Stream in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 353 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSpottswood RD
CrossesStream
Location0.77 Rt 671 - 1.12 Rt 11
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.95081, -79.20334
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2022)
Projected traffic353 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Spottswood RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spottswood RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Spottswood RD over Stream carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spottswood RD over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Spottswood RD over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.