US Bridges

Dry Branch Road over Dry Branch

Fair

Highland County, Virginia · 2.38 Rt 220 - 0.22 Rt 607 · Structure no. 000000000010265

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Branch Road over Dry Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Branch Road over Dry Branch in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Branch Road
CrossesDry Branch
Location2.38 Rt 220 - 0.22 Rt 607
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyHighland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.30661, -79.62766
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2018)
Projected traffic33 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dry Branch Road over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Branch Road over Dry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Branch Road over Dry Branch carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Dry Branch Road over Dry Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Branch Road over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.