US Bridges

Stovers Shop RD over Elk Run

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.4 Rt. 42 - 1.4 Rt 835 · Structure no. 000000000024965

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stovers Shop RD over Elk Run is a concrete culvert carrying Stovers Shop RD over Elk Run in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesStovers Shop RD
CrossesElk Run
Location0.4 Rt. 42 - 1.4 Rt 835
RouteCounty Highway 728
Coordinates38.26859, -79.14278
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2019)
Projected traffic173 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stovers Shop RD over Elk Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stovers Shop RD over Elk Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Stovers Shop RD over Elk Run carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Stovers Shop RD over Elk Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Stovers Shop RD over Elk Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.