US Bridges

Stover School RD over South River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.39 to 613 - 0.17 TO1201 · Structure no. 000000000002104

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stover School RD over South River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stover School RD over South River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 54 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 619 vehicles a day, projected to reach 699 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesStover School RD
CrossesSouth River
Location0.39 to 613 - 0.17 TO1201
RouteCounty Highway 662
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.00697, -79.16116
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2019)
Projected traffic699 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stover School RD over South River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Stover School 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Stover School RD over South River carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Stover School RD over South River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stover School RD over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.