US Bridges

Birchtree RD./709 over Stream

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 2.68-RTE701; 0.02-RTE702 · Structure no. 000000000024625

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Birchtree RD./709 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Birchtree RD./709 over Stream in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBirchtree RD./709
CrossesStream
Location2.68-RTE701; 0.02-RTE702
RouteCounty Highway 709
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70216, -80.74277
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Birchtree RD./709 over Stream built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Birchtree RD./709 over Stream 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Birchtree RD./709 over Stream carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Birchtree RD./709 over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Birchtree RD./709 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.