US Bridges

Greenway RD 704 over Maple Branch

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 705; 0.90 Rt 702 · Structure no. 000000000007915

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenway RD 704 over Maple Branch is a concrete slab carrying Greenway RD 704 over Maple Branch in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreenway RD 704
CrossesMaple Branch
Location0.10 Rt 705; 0.90 Rt 702
RouteCounty Highway 704
Coordinates37.03992, -79.82467
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2014)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Greenway RD 704 over Maple Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenway RD 704 over Maple Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Greenway RD 704 over Maple Branch carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Greenway RD 704 over Maple Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Greenway RD 704 over Maple Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.