US Bridges

Club House RD./602 over Preston Branch

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.03-RTE58; 0.78-END Mt · Structure no. 000000000010096

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Club House RD./602 over Preston Branch is a steel culvert carrying Club House RD./602 over Preston Branch in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesClub House RD./602
CrossesPreston Branch
Location0.03-RTE58; 0.78-END Mt
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65628, -79.89241
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2018)
Projected traffic127 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$968 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Club House RD./602 over Preston Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Club House RD./602 over Preston 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Club House RD./602 over Preston Branch carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Club House RD./602 over Preston Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Club House RD./602 over Preston Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.