US Bridges

Maple Road over Branch Roanoke Creek

FairPosted for load

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.90 to 652 - 0.30 to 651 · Structure no. 000000000004936

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Road over Branch Roanoke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Road over Branch Roanoke Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Road
CrossesBranch Roanoke Creek
Location0.90 to 652 - 0.30 to 651
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07513, -78.52534
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2018)
Projected traffic94 by 2045
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$391 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Road over Branch Roanoke Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Road over Branch Roanoke 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Road over Branch Roanoke Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Maple Road over Branch Roanoke Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Road over Branch Roanoke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.