US Bridges

Indian Draft Road over Indian Draft

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 1.60 to 629 & 3.10 to 663 · Structure no. 000000000002548

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Draft Road over Indian Draft is a concrete slab carrying Indian Draft Road over Indian Draft in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Draft Road
CrossesIndian Draft
Location1.60 to 629 & 3.10 to 663
RouteCounty Highway 678
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.05336, -79.61317
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2021)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Draft Road over Indian Draft built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Draft Road over Indian Draft 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 Indian Draft Road over Indian Draft carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Indian Draft Road over Indian Draft?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Draft Road over Indian Draft?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.