US Bridges

Balsley RD over Poor Farm Draft

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.06 RT923N - 0.39 RT923S · Structure no. 000000000002340

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Balsley RD over Poor Farm Draft is a concrete culvert carrying Balsley RD over Poor Farm Draft 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 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBalsley RD
CrossesPoor Farm Draft
Location0.06 RT923N - 0.39 RT923S
RouteCounty Highway 792
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.15345, -78.98044
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2022)
Projected traffic454 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Balsley RD over Poor Farm Draft built?

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

What condition is Balsley RD over Poor Farm Draft 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 Balsley RD over Poor Farm Draft carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Balsley RD over Poor Farm Draft?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Balsley RD over Poor Farm Draft?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.