US Bridges

South Water Street over Indian Spring Run

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · At High ST/0.07 Court ST · Structure no. 000000000025305

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,457
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Water Street over Indian Spring Run is a concrete culvert carrying South Water Street over Indian Spring Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 2,457 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,740 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Water Street
CrossesIndian Spring Run
LocationAt High ST/0.07 Court ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.87874, -78.5035
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,457 (2022)
Projected traffic2,740 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 South Water Street over Indian Spring Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Water Street over Indian Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does South Water Street over Indian Spring Run carry?

About 2,457 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Water Street over Indian Spring Run?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns South Water Street over Indian Spring Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.