US Bridges

River Road over Bad Luck Branch

Fair

Cumberland County, Virginia · 1.30 to 657 - 0.80 to 702 · Structure no. 000000000005726

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Bad Luck Branch is a steel culvert carrying River Road over Bad Luck Branch in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 971 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,083 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesBad Luck Branch
Location1.30 to 657 - 0.80 to 702
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyCumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31762, -78.35297
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2022)
Projected traffic1,083 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 River Road over Bad Luck Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Bad Luck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Bad Luck Branch carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River Road over Bad Luck Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns River Road over Bad Luck Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.