US Bridges

Guthrie RD over Barterbrook Branch

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.69 Rt 651 - 0.09 Rt 608 · Structure no. 000000000029623

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guthrie RD over Barterbrook Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Guthrie RD over Barterbrook Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 164 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGuthrie RD
CrossesBarterbrook Branch
Location1.69 Rt 651 - 0.09 Rt 608
RouteCounty Highway 652
Coordinates38.06417, -79.02972
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2019)
Projected traffic164 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$45 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guthrie RD over Barterbrook Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guthrie RD over Barterbrook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Guthrie RD over Barterbrook Branch carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Guthrie RD over Barterbrook Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Guthrie RD over Barterbrook Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.