US Bridges

Brown Mountain Rd. over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 2.0 FR 638 & 4.08 to 621 · Structure no. 000000000003893

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
639
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Mountain Rd. over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brown Mountain Rd. over Hurricane Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 639 vehicles a day, projected to reach 735 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBrown Mountain Rd.
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.0 FR 638 & 4.08 to 621
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21004, -81.8725
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2015)
Projected traffic735 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$227.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Mountain Rd. over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Mountain Rd. over Hurricane Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Brown Mountain Rd. over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Brown Mountain Rd. over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Brown Mountain Rd. over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.