I-81 Sbl over South Fork Creek
FairShenandoah County, Virginia · 2.05 to 651 - 3.09 to 55 · Structure no. 000000000017064
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,051
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Sbl over South Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-81 Sbl over South Fork Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 25,051 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,692 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Sbl over South Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81 Sbl over South Fork Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I-81 Sbl over South Fork Creek carry?
About 25,051 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Sbl over South Fork Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns I-81 Sbl over South Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.