US Bridges

Indian Mound RD over Lewis Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.70 to 789 & 0.07 to 790 · Structure no. 000000000002338

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,738
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Mound RD over Lewis Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Indian Mound RD over Lewis Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,738 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,938 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIndian Mound RD
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.70 to 789 & 0.07 to 790
RouteCounty Highway 792
Coordinates38.17459, -78.99042
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,738 (2022)
Projected traffic1,938 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Indian Mound RD over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Mound RD over Lewis Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Mound RD over Lewis Creek carry?

About 1,738 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Indian Mound RD over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Mound RD over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.