US Bridges

Carsonville RD over Hines Branch

Poor

Grayson County, Virginia · 1.45 FR R717 -.05 to R654 · Structure no. 000000000008856

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carsonville RD over Hines Branch is a steel culvert carrying Carsonville RD over Hines Branch in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 277 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCarsonville RD
CrossesHines Branch
Location1.45 FR R717 -.05 to R654
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70895, -81.11972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2022)
Projected traffic277 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Carsonville RD over Hines Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carsonville RD over Hines Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Carsonville RD over Hines Branch carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Carsonville RD over Hines Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Carsonville RD over Hines Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.