US Bridges

School House LN over Spring Hollow

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.01 to 676 -0.10 to 1028 · Structure no. 000000000025519

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

School House LN over Spring Hollow is a steel culvert carrying School House LN over Spring Hollow in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 267 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSchool House LN
CrossesSpring Hollow
Location0.01 to 676 -0.10 to 1028
RouteCounty Highway 1029
Coordinates38.90593, -78.54332
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic165 (2014)
Projected traffic267 by 2042
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 School House LN over Spring Hollow built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is School House LN over Spring Hollow 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 School House LN over Spring Hollow carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is School House LN over Spring Hollow?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns School House LN over Spring Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.