US Bridges

Deerfieldvalley RD over Hodges Draft

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.24 Rt 688 - 1.09 Rt 808 · Structure no. 000000000002046

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerfieldvalley RD over Hodges Draft is a concrete culvert carrying Deerfieldvalley RD over Hodges Draft in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesDeerfieldvalley RD
CrossesHodges Draft
Location0.24 Rt 688 - 1.09 Rt 808
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.23325, -79.3476
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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2022)
Projected traffic758 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Deerfieldvalley RD over Hodges Draft built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerfieldvalley RD over Hodges Draft 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Deerfieldvalley RD over Hodges Draft carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deerfieldvalley RD over Hodges Draft?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Deerfieldvalley RD over Hodges Draft?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.