US Bridges

Little River RD over Little Calfpasture River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.25 to 1117- 0.03 to 685 · Structure no. 000000000002132

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
758
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little River RD over Little Calfpasture River is a concrete tee beam carrying Little River RD over Little Calfpasture River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 758 vehicles a day, projected to reach 845 by 2045. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle River RD
CrossesLittle Calfpasture River
Location0.25 to 1117- 0.03 to 685
RouteCounty Highway 684
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.07561, -79.37481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2022)
Projected traffic845 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$98 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little River RD over Little Calfpasture River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little River RD over Little Calfpasture 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 Little River RD over Little Calfpasture River carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Little River RD over Little Calfpasture River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Little River RD over Little Calfpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.