Bunch Road over Valley Branch
PoorPosted for loadCraig County, Virginia · 1.25 Mi. SW ST HWY 18 · Structure no. 080815000003222
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 1997 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Bunch Road over Valley Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bunch Road over Valley Branch in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 55 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bunch Road over Valley Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Bunch Road over Valley Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Bunch Road over Valley Branch carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is Bunch Road over Valley Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Bunch Road over Valley Branch?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.