US Bridges

River Road / 632 over Spreading Spring Branch

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.89-END MAIN;0.01-RTE601 · Structure no. 000000000003418

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road / 632 over Spreading Spring Branch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road / 632 over Spreading Spring Branch in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 172 vehicles a day, projected to reach 194 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road / 632
CrossesSpreading Spring Branch
Location0.89-END MAIN;0.01-RTE601
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.5493, -79.74467
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2016)
Projected traffic194 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$121.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road / 632 over Spreading Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road / 632 over Spreading Spring Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does River Road / 632 over Spreading Spring Branch carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is River Road / 632 over Spreading Spring Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns River Road / 632 over Spreading Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.