US Bridges

Forest Road over Clayton Mill Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · Off SR 600 · Structure no. 080801000003167

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Clayton Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Forest Road over Clayton Mill Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 90 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesForest Road
CrossesClayton Mill Creek
LocationOff SR 600
RouteFederal Lands Road 61
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.13859, -79.43232
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1998)
Projected traffic112 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road over Clayton Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Forest Road over Clayton Mill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Clayton Mill Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Forest Road over Clayton Mill Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Road over Clayton Mill Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.