US Bridges

Christains Creekrd over Folly Mill Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.25 to 647 - 2.45 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000002085

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,729
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christains Creekrd over Folly Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Christains Creekrd over Folly Mill Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,729 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,150 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesChristains Creekrd
CrossesFolly Mill Creek
Location1.25 to 647 - 2.45 to 608
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.08517, -79.06306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,729 (2022)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$133 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Christains Creekrd over Folly Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Christains Creekrd over Folly Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Christains Creekrd over Folly Mill Creek carry?

About 1,729 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Christains Creekrd over Folly Mill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Christains Creekrd over Folly Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.