US Bridges

Eggelston RD./622 over Green Valley Br.

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.00-RTE707;3.35-RTE767 · Structure no. 000000000008412

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eggelston RD./622 over Green Valley Br. is a steel culvert carrying Eggelston RD./622 over Green Valley Br. in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesEggelston RD./622
CrossesGreen Valley Br.
Location0.00-RTE707;3.35-RTE767
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28484, -80.61677
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic105 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$636 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eggelston RD./622 over Green Valley Br. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eggelston RD./622 over Green Valley Br. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Eggelston RD./622 over Green Valley Br. carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eggelston RD./622 over Green Valley Br.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Eggelston RD./622 over Green Valley Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.