US Bridges

Dugspur RD./638 over Brannon Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.00-RTE625; 0.00-RTE624 · Structure no. 000000000023576

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dugspur RD./638 over Brannon Branch is a steel culvert carrying Dugspur RD./638 over Brannon Branch in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDugspur RD./638
CrossesBrannon Branch
Location1.00-RTE625; 0.00-RTE624
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80359, -80.56639
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2022)
Projected traffic228 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$99 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dugspur RD./638 over Brannon Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dugspur RD./638 over Brannon 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 Dugspur RD./638 over Brannon Branch carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dugspur RD./638 over Brannon Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Dugspur RD./638 over Brannon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.