US Bridges

Wolf Ridge RD over Trib Thorny Branch

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.43 to 762 & 0.03 to 731 · Structure no. 000000000028620

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Ridge RD over Trib Thorny Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wolf Ridge RD over Trib Thorny Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 169 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Ridge RD
CrossesTrib Thorny Branch
Location1.43 to 762 & 0.03 to 731
RouteCounty Highway 727
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.40557, -79.09727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2019)
Projected traffic232 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Wolf Ridge RD over Trib Thorny Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Ridge RD over Trib Thorny Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wolf Ridge RD over Trib Thorny Branch carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Wolf Ridge RD over Trib Thorny Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Ridge RD over Trib Thorny Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.