US Bridges

S Ft Valley Road over Popham Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .43 from 643 & .24 to 646 · Structure no. 000000000011733

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,452
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Ft Valley Road over Popham Run is a concrete culvert carrying S Ft Valley Road over Popham Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 1,452 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,619 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesS Ft Valley Road
CrossesPopham Run
Location.43 from 643 & .24 to 646
RouteState Highway 231
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.53078, -78.25849
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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 Popham Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Ft Valley Road over Popham Run 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 March 2023.

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

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

How long is S Ft Valley Road over Popham Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns S Ft Valley Road over Popham Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.