US Bridges

Mott Branch Rd. over Trace Fork

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0-RT. 619; 0.0-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000029785

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mott Branch Rd. over Trace Fork is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mott Branch Rd. over Trace Fork 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesMott Branch Rd.
CrossesTrace Fork
Location0.0-RT. 619; 0.0-DEAD End
RouteCity Street 3310
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20172, -82.11932
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$533 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mott Branch Rd. over Trace Fork built?

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

What condition is Mott Branch Rd. over Trace Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mott Branch Rd. over Trace Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Mott Branch Rd. over Trace Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mott Branch Rd. over Trace Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.