Potomac River Road over E Branch Strait Creek
PoorHighland County, Virginia · 0.51 Rt 632S-0.04 Rt 629 · Structure no. 000000000010228
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,314
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Potomac River Road over E Branch Strait Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Potomac River Road over E Branch Strait Creek in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,314 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,918 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Potomac River Road over E Branch Strait Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Potomac River Road over E Branch Strait Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Potomac River Road over E Branch Strait Creek carry?
About 1,314 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Potomac River Road over E Branch Strait Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Potomac River Road over E Branch Strait Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.