Forest Road over Hodges Draft
GoodAugusta County, Virginia · Off SR 688 · Structure no. 080801000003168
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1998 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Road over Hodges Draft is a concrete slab carrying Forest Road over Hodges Draft in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road over Hodges Draft built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road over Hodges Draft 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Forest Road over Hodges Draft carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Forest Road over Hodges Draft?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over Hodges Draft?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.