US Bridges

Zero Road over Great Branch

Good

Brunswick County, Virginia · 0.8 FR 636 & 0.8 to 629 · Structure no. 000000000003696

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zero Road over Great Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Zero Road over Great Branch in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 164 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesZero Road
CrossesGreat Branch
Location0.8 FR 636 & 0.8 to 629
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94848, -77.82536
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2022)
Projected traffic164 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$80 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zero Road over Great Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zero Road over Great 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Zero Road over Great Branch carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Zero Road over Great Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Zero Road over Great Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.