US Bridges

Spar Mine RD over Trib N Fork Shen River

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 1523- 0.42 Rt 790 · Structure no. 000000000015958

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,648
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spar Mine RD over Trib N Fork Shen River is a concrete culvert carrying Spar Mine RD over Trib N Fork Shen River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpar Mine RD
CrossesTrib N Fork Shen River
Location0.02 Rt 1523- 0.42 Rt 790
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.64121, -78.77525
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,648 (2022)
Projected traffic1,855 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Spar Mine RD over Trib N Fork Shen River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spar Mine RD over Trib N Fork Shen 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Spar Mine RD over Trib N Fork Shen River carry?

About 1,648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spar Mine RD over Trib N Fork Shen River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Spar Mine RD over Trib N Fork Shen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.