US Bridges

S Ft Valley Road over Shotwell Run

Good

Madison County, Virginia · .57 from 642 &2.30 to 643 · Structure no. 000000000011729

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,452
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Ft Valley Road over Shotwell Run is a concrete culvert carrying S Ft Valley Road over Shotwell Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,452 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,619 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesS Ft Valley Road
CrossesShotwell Run
Location.57 from 642 &2.30 to 643
RouteState Highway 231
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.49619, -78.2799
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,452 (2022)
Projected traffic1,619 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 S Ft Valley Road over Shotwell Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Ft Valley Road over Shotwell 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 2023.

How much traffic does S Ft Valley Road over Shotwell Run carry?

About 1,452 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S Ft Valley Road over Shotwell Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S Ft Valley Road over Shotwell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.