US Bridges

ST James RD over Christians Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.43 Rt 254 - 1.28 Rt 807 · Structure no. 000000000002343

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
894
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST James RD over Christians Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST James RD over Christians Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 894 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,353 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesST James RD
CrossesChristians Creek
Location0.43 Rt 254 - 1.28 Rt 807
RouteCounty Highway 795
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.15752, -78.97253
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic894 (2019)
Projected traffic1,353 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 ST James RD over Christians Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST James RD over Christians 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST James RD over Christians Creek carry?

About 894 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is ST James RD over Christians Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns ST James RD over Christians Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.