US Bridges

Lipscomb RD over South River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.98 Rt 970 - 0.55 Rt 624 · Structure no. 000000000002056

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lipscomb RD over South River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lipscomb RD over South River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 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 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 524 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLipscomb RD
CrossesSouth River
Location0.98 Rt 970 - 0.55 Rt 624
RouteCounty Highway 971
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.02068, -78.97999
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2019)
Projected traffic524 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$113 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lipscomb RD over South River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb RD over South River carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lipscomb RD over South River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lipscomb RD over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.