US Bridges

Pine Forest RD/644 over Branch Lick Run

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 2.00 Rt 865; 0.00 Rt 645 · Structure no. 000000000007553

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Forest RD/644 over Branch Lick Run is a concrete slab carrying Pine Forest RD/644 over Branch Lick Run in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Forest RD/644
CrossesBranch Lick Run
Location2.00 Rt 865; 0.00 Rt 645
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08485, -80.14919
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2017)
Projected traffic155 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$735 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Forest RD/644 over Branch Lick Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Forest RD/644 over Branch Lick Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Forest RD/644 over Branch Lick Run carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Pine Forest RD/644 over Branch Lick Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Forest RD/644 over Branch Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.