US Bridges

ST Luke RD over Narrow Passage Creek

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.05 to 679E-0.23 to 679M · Structure no. 000000000017102

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,027
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Luke RD over Narrow Passage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying ST Luke RD over Narrow Passage Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,027 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,089 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST Luke RD
CrossesNarrow Passage Creek
Location0.05 to 679E-0.23 to 679M
RouteCounty Highway 605
Coordinates38.8966, -78.56698
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,027 (2022)
Projected traffic1,089 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 ST Luke RD over Narrow Passage Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Luke RD over Narrow Passage Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does ST Luke RD over Narrow Passage Creek carry?

About 1,027 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is ST Luke RD over Narrow Passage Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns ST Luke RD over Narrow Passage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.