US Bridges

Salem Church RD over Naked Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.07 Rt 732 - 0.10 Rt 746 · Structure no. 000000000002353

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Church RD over Naked Creek is a concrete slab carrying Salem Church RD over Naked Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Church RD
CrossesNaked Creek
Location1.07 Rt 732 - 0.10 Rt 746
RouteCounty Highway 804
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.28274, -78.98661
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2022)
Projected traffic252 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$30 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Church RD over Naked Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Church RD over Naked Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Salem Church RD over Naked Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Salem Church RD over Naked Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Church RD over Naked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.