US Bridges

South Bayard Ave over Rockfish Run

PoorPosted for load

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.10 RT250;0.06DUPONT Bld · Structure no. 000000000022297

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Bayard Ave over Rockfish Run is a steel culvert carrying South Bayard Ave over Rockfish Run in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Bayard Ave
CrossesRockfish Run
Location0.10 RT250;0.06DUPONT Bld
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06501, -78.88027
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1980)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Bayard Ave over Rockfish Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Bayard Ave over Rockfish Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does South Bayard Ave over Rockfish Run carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is South Bayard Ave over Rockfish Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns South Bayard Ave over Rockfish Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.