US Bridges

Kiser RD over Trib North River

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 727-1.60 Augustco · Structure no. 000000000016034

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiser RD over Trib North River is a concrete slab carrying Kiser RD over Trib North River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 455 vehicles a day, projected to reach 611 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesKiser RD
CrossesTrib North River
Location0.30 Rt 727-1.60 Augustco
RouteCounty Highway 696
Coordinates38.35085, -78.94923
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2018)
Projected traffic611 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Kiser RD over Trib North River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiser RD over Trib North 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Kiser RD over Trib North River carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Kiser RD over Trib North River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kiser RD over Trib North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.