US Bridges

Booth Branch Rd. over Slate Creek

PoorPosted for load

Buchanan County, Virginia · .01BOOTHBR;.01BENDSLATECK · Structure no. 000000000029712

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Booth Branch Rd. over Slate Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Booth Branch Rd. over Slate Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBooth Branch Rd.
CrossesSlate Creek
Location.01BOOTHBR;.01BENDSLATECK
RouteCity Street 3050
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28398, -82.06155
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2015)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$697 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Booth Branch Rd. over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Booth Branch Rd. over Slate Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Booth Branch Rd. over Slate Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Booth Branch Rd. over Slate Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Booth Branch Rd. over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.