US Bridges

Palmyra Church RD over Trib NF Shenandoah River

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.25 to 765 - 1.16 to 618 · Structure no. 000000000017239

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmyra Church RD over Trib NF Shenandoah River is a steel culvert carrying Palmyra Church RD over Trib NF Shenandoah River in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 169 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmyra Church RD
CrossesTrib NF Shenandoah River
Location0.25 to 765 - 1.16 to 618
RouteCounty Highway 698
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.78379, -78.58677
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2022)
Projected traffic188 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Palmyra Church RD over Trib NF Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmyra Church RD over Trib NF Shenandoah 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Palmyra Church RD over Trib NF Shenandoah River carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Palmyra Church RD over Trib NF Shenandoah River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Palmyra Church RD over Trib NF Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.