US Bridges

Maury River RD over Trib Calfpasture River

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.12 to 791 & 0.10 to 780 · Structure no. 000000000015204

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,612
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maury River RD over Trib Calfpasture River is a concrete culvert carrying Maury River RD over Trib Calfpasture River in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,612 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,797 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMaury River RD
CrossesTrib Calfpasture River
Location0.12 to 791 & 0.10 to 780
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates37.97339, -79.50695
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic1,612 (2022)
Projected traffic1,797 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maury River RD over Trib Calfpasture River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maury River RD over Trib Calfpasture 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Maury River RD over Trib Calfpasture River carry?

About 1,612 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maury River RD over Trib Calfpasture River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Maury River RD over Trib Calfpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.