US Bridges

Forest Road over Jackson River

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · Off SR 621 · Structure no. 080806000001084

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Jackson River is a steel culvert carrying Forest Road over Jackson River in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Road
CrossesJackson River
LocationOff SR 621
RouteFederal Lands Road 241
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.10474, -79.81351
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation*: *
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Jackson River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road over Jackson River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Jackson River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Forest Road over Jackson River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Forest Road over Jackson River?

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