US Bridges

Forest Road over Broad Run

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · Inter Fdr 95 & 95B · Structure no. 080802000001107

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Broad Run is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Road over Broad Run in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 89 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesForest Road
CrossesBroad Run
LocationInter Fdr 95 & 95B
RouteFederal Lands Road 95
Coordinates38.34735, -79.22122
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
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 Broad Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Forest Road over Broad Run 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 Broad Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Forest Road over Broad Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

Who owns Forest Road over Broad Run?

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