US Bridges

Forge Road over Trib Maury River

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.03 to 699 & 0.65 to 695 · Structure no. 000000000028244

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
957
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forge Road over Trib Maury River is a concrete slab carrying Forge Road over Trib Maury River in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 93 years old, older 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 957 vehicles a day, projected to reach 982 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesForge Road
CrossesTrib Maury River
Location0.03 to 699 & 0.65 to 695
RouteCounty Highway 608
Coordinates37.71736, -79.40204
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic957 (2022)
Projected traffic982 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Forge Road over Trib Maury River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Forge Road over Trib Maury River 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 Forge Road over Trib Maury River carry?

About 957 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Forge Road over Trib Maury River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Forge Road over Trib Maury River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.