US Bridges

Jericho RD over Christians Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 2.47 Rt 635 - 0.01 Rt 250 · Structure no. 000000000025682

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jericho RD over Christians Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jericho RD over Christians Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 263 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJericho RD
CrossesChristians Creek
Location2.47 Rt 635 - 0.01 Rt 250
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.11345, -79.01279
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2019)
Projected traffic263 by 2042
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 Jericho RD over Christians Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jericho RD over Christians Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jericho RD over Christians Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jericho RD over Christians Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jericho RD over Christians Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.