US Bridges

Fort Valley RD over Little Passage Creek

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 6.25 Warren - 0.44 to 772 · Structure no. 000000000017198

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
932
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Valley RD over Little Passage Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fort Valley RD over Little Passage Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 932 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,039 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesFort Valley RD
CrossesLittle Passage Creek
Location6.25 Warren - 0.44 to 772
RouteCounty Highway 678
Coordinates38.8968, -78.36506
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic932 (2022)
Projected traffic1,039 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$81 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Valley RD over Little Passage Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Valley RD over Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fort Valley RD over Little Passage Creek carry?

About 932 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fort Valley RD over Little Passage Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Valley RD over Little Passage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.