US Bridges

BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Earls Branch

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 8; 2.00 Rt 688 · Structure no. 000000000007591

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Earls Branch is a steel culvert carrying BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Earls Branch in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 169 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBEAVERCRKRD/705
CrossesEarls Branch
Location0.70 Rt 8; 2.00 Rt 688
RouteCounty Highway 705
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9589, -80.3829
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2017)
Projected traffic193 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$698 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Earls Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Earls 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Earls Branch carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Earls Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns BEAVERCRKRD/705 over Earls Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.