US Bridges

Deerfield Valleyrd over Trib Hamilton Draft

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.20 Rt 600-3.72 Bath CO · Structure no. 000000000023258

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerfield Valleyrd over Trib Hamilton Draft is a steel culvert carrying Deerfield Valleyrd over Trib Hamilton Draft in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesDeerfield Valleyrd
CrossesTrib Hamilton Draft
Location0.20 Rt 600-3.72 Bath CO
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.1959, -79.41006
Functional classRural Major 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deerfield Valleyrd over Trib Hamilton Draft built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerfield Valleyrd over Trib Hamilton Draft 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Deerfield Valleyrd over Trib Hamilton Draft carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Deerfield Valleyrd over Trib Hamilton Draft?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m).

Who owns Deerfield Valleyrd over Trib Hamilton Draft?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.