US Bridges

Sherando Road over North Fork Back Creek

FairPosted for load

Augusta County, Virginia · Intersection Fdr 91 &91B · Structure no. 080805000001002

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Sherando Road over North Fork Back Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sherando Road over North Fork Back Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesSherando Road
CrossesNorth Fork Back Creek
LocationIntersection Fdr 91 &91B
RouteFederal Lands Road 911
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.92647, -78.99528
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1998)
Projected traffic375 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 Sherando Road over North Fork Back Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherando Road over North Fork Back 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sherando Road over North Fork Back Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Sherando Road over North Fork Back Creek?

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

Who owns Sherando Road over North Fork Back Creek?

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