US Bridges

Commerce RD over Asylum Creek

Fair

Staunton city, Virginia · 0010S COALTER0070STATL Bl · Structure no. 000000000021982

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,457
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce RD over Asylum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Commerce RD over Asylum Creek in Staunton city, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,457 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,740 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCommerce RD
CrossesAsylum Creek
Location0010S COALTER0070STATL Bl
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates38.14731, -79.06667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 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 structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Commerce RD over Asylum Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce RD over Asylum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Commerce RD over Asylum Creek carry?

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

How long is Commerce RD over Asylum Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Commerce RD over Asylum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.