US Bridges

Wardensville Pike over Furnace Run

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 1.90 to 629 - 2.31 to 600 · Structure no. 000000000024624

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wardensville Pike over Furnace Run is a concrete culvert carrying Wardensville Pike over Furnace Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWardensville Pike
CrossesFurnace Run
Location1.90 to 629 - 2.31 to 600
RouteCounty Highway 608
Coordinates39.13629, -78.3642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic195 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wardensville Pike over Furnace Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wardensville Pike over Furnace Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Wardensville Pike over Furnace Run carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wardensville Pike over Furnace Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wardensville Pike over Furnace Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.