Forest Highway over Piney Branch Tributary
GoodAlleghany County, Virginia · Inter SR 606 and Fdr 125 · Structure no. 080803000001037
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1998 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Highway over Piney Branch Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Forest Highway over Piney Branch Tributary in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Highway over Piney Branch Tributary built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Highway over Piney Branch Tributary 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Highway over Piney Branch Tributary carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Forest Highway over Piney Branch Tributary?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).
Who owns Forest Highway over Piney Branch Tributary?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.