US Bridges

Wetzel RD over Pughs Run

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.04 Endmaint -1.54 TO604 · Structure no. 000000000024261

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wetzel RD over Pughs Run is a concrete culvert carrying Wetzel RD over Pughs Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWetzel RD
CrossesPughs Run
Location0.04 Endmaint -1.54 TO604
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.91317, -78.50748
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Wetzel RD over Pughs Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wetzel RD over Pughs Run 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 Wetzel RD over Pughs Run carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wetzel RD over Pughs Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Wetzel RD over Pughs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.