US Bridges

Indian Draft Road over Trib Stuart Run

PoorPosted for load

Bath County, Virginia · .30 to 629E & .60 to 629W · Structure no. 000000000002549

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Draft Road over Trib Stuart Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Draft Road over Trib Stuart Run 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIndian Draft Road
CrossesTrib Stuart Run
Location.30 to 629E & .60 to 629W
RouteCounty Highway 678
Coordinates38.07863, -79.60516
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2022)
Projected traffic231 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Trib Stuart Run built?

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

What condition is Indian Draft Road over Trib Stuart Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Draft Road over Trib Stuart Run carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Indian Draft Road over Trib Stuart Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Draft Road over Trib Stuart Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.