US Bridges

Spur Branch RD over Spur Branch #1

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 1.00 FR Rt 632 0.20FR 601 · Structure no. 000000000003045

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur Branch RD over Spur Branch #1 is a concrete slab carrying Spur Branch RD over Spur Branch #1 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur Branch RD
CrossesSpur Branch #1
Location1.00 FR Rt 632 0.20FR 601
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0919, -80.9272
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2021)
Projected traffic92 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Spur Branch RD over Spur Branch #1 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Spur Branch RD over Spur Branch #1 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Spur Branch RD over Spur Branch #1 carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Spur Branch RD over Spur Branch #1?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Spur Branch RD over Spur Branch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.