US Bridges

Headly Road over N Fork Shenandoah River

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.10 to 654 - 0.10 to End · Structure no. 000000000028380

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Headly Road over N Fork Shenandoah River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Headly Road over N Fork Shenandoah River in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHeadly Road
CrossesN Fork Shenandoah River
Location0.10 to 654 - 0.10 to End
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90987, -78.4266
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2017)
Projected traffic21 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Headly Road over N Fork Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Headly Road over N Fork Shenandoah River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Headly Road over N Fork Shenandoah River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Headly Road over N Fork Shenandoah River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Headly Road over N Fork Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.