US Bridges

Brush Creek Road over Pine Branch

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · .25 to R622 & .00 FR R706 · Structure no. 000000000005855

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brush Creek Road over Pine Branch is a concrete slab carrying Brush Creek Road over Pine Branch in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 49 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBrush Creek Road
CrossesPine Branch
Location.25 to R622 & .00 FR R706
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18568, -82.49683
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2022)
Projected traffic192 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$81.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brush Creek Road over Pine Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Brush Creek Road over Pine 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brush Creek Road over Pine Branch carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brush Creek Road over Pine Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brush Creek Road over Pine Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.