US Bridges

Bashaw Road over Little Calfpasture River

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.48 Rt 687 - 0.01 Rt 684 · Structure no. 000000000027277

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
583
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bashaw Road over Little Calfpasture River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bashaw Road over Little Calfpasture River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBashaw Road
CrossesLittle Calfpasture River
Location1.48 Rt 687 - 0.01 Rt 684
RouteCounty Highway 683
Coordinates38.04816, -79.393
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bashaw Road over Little Calfpasture River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bashaw Road over Little Calfpasture River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bashaw Road over Little Calfpasture River carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bashaw Road over Little Calfpasture River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bashaw Road over Little Calfpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.