US Bridges

Cattleman RD over Middle River

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.35 Rt 703 - 0.85 Rt 707 · Structure no. 000000000002396

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cattleman RD over Middle River is a concrete slab carrying Cattleman RD over Middle River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 164 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCattleman RD
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.35 Rt 703 - 0.85 Rt 707
RouteCounty Highway 876
Coordinates38.1527, -79.20738
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2016)
Projected traffic164 by 2045
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 Cattleman RD over Middle River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cattleman RD over Middle River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cattleman RD over Middle River carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Cattleman RD over Middle River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cattleman RD over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.