US Bridges

Fort Valley RD over Tributary Passage Creek

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.70 to 776 - 2.08 to 675 · Structure no. 000000000026573

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
884
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Valley RD over Tributary Passage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fort Valley RD over Tributary Passage Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 884 vehicles a day, projected to reach 986 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFort Valley RD
CrossesTributary Passage Creek
Location0.70 to 776 - 2.08 to 675
RouteCounty Highway 678
Coordinates38.78989, -78.47301
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic884 (2022)
Projected traffic986 by 2045
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

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 Fort Valley RD over Tributary Passage Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Valley RD over Tributary Passage Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fort Valley RD over Tributary Passage Creek carry?

About 884 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fort Valley RD over Tributary Passage Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fort Valley RD over Tributary Passage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.