US Bridges

Eastside HWY over Mine Branch

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.06 Rt 612 - 0.29 Rt 663 · Structure no. 000000000027719

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,646
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastside HWY over Mine Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Eastside HWY over Mine Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8,646 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,020 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesEastside HWY
CrossesMine Branch
Location0.06 Rt 612 - 0.29 Rt 663
RouteU.S. Route 340
Coordinates38.15342, -78.8423
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,646 (2022)
Projected traffic9,020 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Eastside HWY over Mine Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastside HWY over Mine Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Eastside HWY over Mine Branch carry?

About 8,646 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eastside HWY over Mine Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Eastside HWY over Mine Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.