US Bridges

Bear Wallowflat LN over West Dry Branch

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.00 Rt 808 0.02 Rt 688 · Structure no. 000000000002148

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Wallowflat LN over West Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Wallowflat LN over West Dry Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBear Wallowflat LN
CrossesWest Dry Branch
Location1.00 Rt 808 0.02 Rt 688
RouteCounty Highway 689
Coordinates38.22779, -79.34372
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2019)
Projected traffic56 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Wallowflat LN over West Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Wallowflat LN over West Dry Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bear Wallowflat LN over West Dry Branch carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bear Wallowflat LN over West Dry Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Bear Wallowflat LN over West Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.