US Bridges

Stonewall Jackson over Dry Branch

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 1.4M RTE632-0.3M RTE607 · Structure no. 000000000004450

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,171
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonewall Jackson over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Stonewall Jackson over Dry Branch in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 2,171 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,664 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesStonewall Jackson
CrossesDry Branch
Location1.4M RTE632-0.3M RTE607
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.13941, -77.44376
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,171 (2022)
Projected traffic2,664 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stonewall Jackson over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonewall Jackson over Dry 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Stonewall Jackson over Dry Branch carry?

About 2,171 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stonewall Jackson over Dry Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Stonewall Jackson over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.