US Bridges

Reeves Road over North River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.20 to 727 - 0.80 to 729 · Structure no. 000000000002307

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeves Road over North River is a concrete culvert carrying Reeves Road over North River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesReeves Road
CrossesNorth River
Location0.20 to 727 - 0.80 to 729
RouteCounty Highway 766
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.38642, -79.06846
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2019)
Projected traffic41 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$195 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reeves Road over North River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeves Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Reeves Road over North River carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Reeves Road over North River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Reeves Road over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.