US Bridges

Jordantown RD 619 over Nat Branch

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt. 24;0.65 Rt 759 · Structure no. 000000000002701

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,164
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordantown RD 619 over Nat Branch is a steel culvert carrying Jordantown RD 619 over Nat Branch in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 3,164 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,528 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJordantown RD 619
CrossesNat Branch
Location0.60 Rt. 24;0.65 Rt 759
RouteCounty Highway 619
Coordinates37.2784, -79.78899
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 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 traffic3,164 (2022)
Projected traffic3,528 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordantown RD 619 over Nat Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordantown RD 619 over Nat 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Jordantown RD 619 over Nat Branch carry?

About 3,164 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jordantown RD 619 over Nat Branch?

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

Who owns Jordantown RD 619 over Nat Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.