US Bridges

Union Church RD over Elk Run

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.95 Rt 42 - 0.00 Rt 835 · Structure no. 000000000029437

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Church RD over Elk Run is a concrete culvert carrying Union Church RD over Elk Run in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Church RD
CrossesElk Run
Location0.95 Rt 42 - 0.00 Rt 835
RouteCounty Highway 736
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.26778, -79.12784
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2022)
Projected traffic182 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Union Church RD over Elk Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Church RD over Elk Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Union Church RD over Elk Run carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Union Church RD over Elk Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Union Church RD over Elk Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.