US Bridges

Braley Pond RD over Calfpasture River

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 2.81 End Main 0.58 Rt 250 · Structure no. 000000000002190

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braley Pond RD over Calfpasture River is a concrete slab carrying Braley Pond RD over Calfpasture River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 222 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesBraley Pond RD
CrossesCalfpasture River
Location2.81 End Main 0.58 Rt 250
RouteCounty Highway 715
Coordinates38.28014, -79.29397
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
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2016)
Projected traffic222 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Braley Pond RD over Calfpasture River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braley Pond RD over Calfpasture River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Braley Pond RD over Calfpasture River carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Braley Pond RD over Calfpasture River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Braley Pond RD over Calfpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.