US Bridges

Spur Branch RD over Spur Branch #2

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 0.80 FR 632 0155END Main · Structure no. 000000000023799

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur Branch RD over Spur Branch #2 is a concrete slab carrying Spur Branch RD over Spur Branch #2 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 years old, older 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSpur Branch RD
CrossesSpur Branch #2
Location0.80 FR 632 0155END Main
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09075, -80.95483
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 #2 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Spur Branch RD over Spur Branch #2 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Spur Branch RD over Spur Branch #2 carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Spur Branch RD over Spur Branch #2?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Spur Branch RD over Spur Branch #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.