US Bridges

Forest Road over Little River

GoodPosted for load

Augusta County, Virginia · Between Fdr 95A & 85-5 · Structure no. 080802000001110

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Little River is a steel culvert carrying Forest Road over Little River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesForest Road
CrossesLittle River
LocationBetween Fdr 95A & 85-5
RouteFederal Lands Road 95
Coordinates38.40267, -79.28681
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 statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic75 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 Little River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road over Little River 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 Little River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Forest Road over Little River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Who owns Forest Road over Little River?

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