US Bridges

Island Creek DR886 over Branch Island Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.30-RTE100; 0.53-RTE668 · Structure no. 000000000004781

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Creek DR886 over Branch Island Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Island Creek DR886 over Branch Island Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 244 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIsland Creek DR886
CrossesBranch Island Creek
Location1.30-RTE100; 0.53-RTE668
RouteCounty Highway 886
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24833, -80.695
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Island Creek DR886 over Branch Island Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island Creek DR886 over Branch Island Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Island Creek DR886 over Branch Island Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Island Creek DR886 over Branch Island Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Island Creek DR886 over Branch Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.