US Bridges

Road over Slate Lick Branch

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · On Fdr 230 · Structure no. 080802000003164

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Slate Lick Branch is a steel culvert carrying Road over Slate Lick Branch in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesSlate Lick Branch
LocationOn Fdr 230
RouteFederal Lands Road 230
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.60519, -78.95394
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Slate Lick Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Slate Lick Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Slate Lick Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Slate Lick Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Road over Slate Lick Branch?

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