US Bridges

Anchor Rd. over Dry Tripe Branch

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0-RT. 83; 0.05-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000031432

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anchor Rd. over Dry Tripe Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anchor Rd. over Dry Tripe Branch in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesAnchor Rd.
CrossesDry Tripe Branch
Location0.0-RT. 83; 0.05-DEAD End
RouteCity Street 3131
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30962, -81.96441
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anchor Rd. over Dry Tripe Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anchor Rd. over Dry Tripe 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Anchor Rd. over Dry Tripe Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Anchor Rd. over Dry Tripe Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Anchor Rd. over Dry Tripe Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.