US Bridges

Stokesville RD over Little River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.13 End Maint 0.87 RT730 · Structure no. 000000000002196

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stokesville RD over Little River is a concrete slab carrying Stokesville RD over Little River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 288 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesStokesville RD
CrossesLittle River
Location0.13 End Maint 0.87 RT730
RouteCounty Highway 718
Coordinates38.3645, -79.16186
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2016)
Projected traffic288 by 2045
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 Stokesville RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stokesville RD over Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Stokesville RD over Little River carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Stokesville RD over Little River?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Stokesville RD over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.