US Bridges

Seth Drive over Trib. to Lewis Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.00 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000025300

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seth Drive over Trib. to Lewis Creek is a steel culvert carrying Seth Drive over Trib. to Lewis Creek 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesSeth Drive
CrossesTrib. to Lewis Creek
Location0.00 Dead End
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.13791, -79.08634
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2022)
Projected traffic124 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seth Drive over Trib. to Lewis Creek built?

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

What condition is Seth Drive over Trib. to Lewis Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Seth Drive over Trib. to Lewis Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Seth Drive over Trib. to Lewis Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Seth Drive over Trib. to Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.