US Bridges

South Augusta ST over Lewis Creek

Fair

Staunton city, Virginia · 0.02 W JNSON-0.02 Mbrook · Structure no. 000000000031573

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Augusta ST over Lewis Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying South Augusta ST over Lewis Creek in Staunton city, Virginia. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 4,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,456 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSouth Augusta ST
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.02 W JNSON-0.02 Mbrook
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStaunton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.14809, -79.0724
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2020)
Projected traffic6,456 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 South Augusta ST over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Augusta ST over Lewis 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 2023.

How much traffic does South Augusta ST over Lewis Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is South Augusta ST over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns South Augusta ST over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.