US Bridges

Alum Springs RD over Saltpeter Run

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 3.70 to 720 - 0.05 to 263 · Structure no. 000000000024286

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alum Springs RD over Saltpeter Run is a steel culvert carrying Alum Springs RD over Saltpeter 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 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 351 vehicles a day, projected to reach 531 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAlum Springs RD
CrossesSaltpeter Run
Location3.70 to 720 - 0.05 to 263
RouteCounty Highway 717
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80741, -78.7926
Functional classRural Local

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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2014)
Projected traffic531 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Alum Springs RD over Saltpeter Run built?

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

What condition is Alum Springs RD over Saltpeter Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Alum Springs RD over Saltpeter Run carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Alum Springs RD over Saltpeter Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Alum Springs RD over Saltpeter Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.