US Bridges

Forest Road over North Fork Back Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · Sherando Lake Rec. Comple · Structure no. 080805000001083

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over North Fork Back Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Road over North Fork Back Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Road
CrossesNorth Fork Back Creek
LocationSherando Lake Rec. Comple
RouteFederal Lands Road 91
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.91968, -79.0063
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 closed620.7 mi (999 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 North Fork Back Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Forest 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 Forest Road over North Fork Back Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Forest Road over North Fork Back Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Forest Road over North Fork Back Creek?

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