US Bridges

Buck Woods RD./733 over Staunton Branch

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.75-RTE635; 2.25-RTE735 · Structure no. 000000000004744

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Woods RD./733 over Staunton Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buck Woods RD./733 over Staunton Branch in Carroll 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Woods RD./733
CrossesStaunton Branch
Location0.75-RTE635; 2.25-RTE735
RouteCounty Highway 733
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76994, -80.90211
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2019)
Projected traffic111 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$104.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Woods RD./733 over Staunton Branch built?

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

What condition is Buck Woods RD./733 over Staunton Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Buck Woods RD./733 over Staunton Branch carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Buck Woods RD./733 over Staunton Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Woods RD./733 over Staunton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.