US Bridges

Towers RD over North River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 730 - 1.45 Rt 766 · Structure no. 000000000002306

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towers RD over North River is a steel culvert carrying Towers RD over North River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 252 vehicles a day, projected to reach 383 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTowers RD
CrossesNorth River
Location0.05 Rt 730 - 1.45 Rt 766
RouteCounty Highway 764
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.37435, -79.07854
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2019)
Projected traffic383 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$60 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Towers RD over North River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towers RD over North 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Towers RD over North River carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Towers RD over North River?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Towers RD over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.