US Bridges

Patton Farm RD over South River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.82 to 639 & 0.22 to 633 · Structure no. 000000000023060

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,436
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patton Farm RD over South River is a steel culvert carrying Patton Farm RD over South River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 2,436 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,557 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPatton Farm RD
CrossesSouth River
Location0.82 to 639 & 0.22 to 633
RouteCounty Highway 634
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01355, -78.9891
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,436 (2022)
Projected traffic3,557 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Patton Farm RD over South River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patton Farm RD over South River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Patton Farm RD over South River carry?

About 2,436 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patton Farm RD over South River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.8 m).

Who owns Patton Farm RD over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.