US Bridges

Walnut Hills Rd. over Nbl RTE 81

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.40 Rt 340 - 0.20 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000002096

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Hills Rd. over Nbl RTE 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Hills Rd. over Nbl RTE 81 in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 336 by 2045. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Hills Rd.
CrossesNbl RTE 81
Location1.40 Rt 340 - 0.20 Rt 11
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.05976, -79.11195
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2022)
Projected traffic336 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Hills Rd. over Nbl RTE 81 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Hills Rd. over Nbl RTE 81 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 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut Hills Rd. over Nbl RTE 81 carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Walnut Hills Rd. over Nbl RTE 81?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Hills Rd. over Nbl RTE 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.