US Bridges

Swartzel Shop RD over Trib Christians Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.93 Rt 686 - 0.04 Rt 340 · Structure no. 000000000029471

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
438
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swartzel Shop RD over Trib Christians Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Swartzel Shop RD over Trib Christians Creek 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 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 438 vehicles a day, projected to reach 666 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesSwartzel Shop RD
CrossesTrib Christians Creek
Location0.93 Rt 686 - 0.04 Rt 340
RouteCounty Highway 694
Coordinates38.04041, -79.10796
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2019)
Projected traffic666 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Swartzel Shop RD over Trib Christians Creek built?

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

What condition is Swartzel Shop RD over Trib Christians 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Swartzel Shop RD over Trib Christians Creek carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Swartzel Shop RD over Trib Christians Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Swartzel Shop RD over Trib Christians Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.