US Bridges

Forest Road over Roaring Run

Good

Page County, Virginia · At Catherine Furnace · Structure no. 080804000015018

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Roaring Run is a steel culvert carrying Forest Road over Roaring Run in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Road
CrossesRoaring Run
LocationAt Catherine Furnace
RouteFederal Lands Road 65
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.55764, -78.63536
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Roaring Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road over Roaring 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Roaring Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Forest Road over Roaring Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Forest Road over Roaring Run?

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