US Bridges

Palmyra Church RD over Trib N Fork Shen River

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 1.01 to 765 - 0.40 to 618 · Structure no. 000000000031577

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmyra Church RD over Trib N Fork Shen River is a steel culvert carrying Palmyra Church RD over Trib N Fork Shen River in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 169 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPalmyra Church RD
CrossesTrib N Fork Shen River
Location1.01 to 765 - 0.40 to 618
RouteCounty Highway 698
Coordinates38.78929, -78.57909
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2022)
Projected traffic188 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Palmyra Church RD over Trib N Fork Shen River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmyra Church RD over Trib N Fork Shen 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Palmyra Church RD over Trib N Fork Shen River carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Palmyra Church RD over Trib N Fork Shen River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Palmyra Church RD over Trib N Fork Shen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.