Big Valley Road over Dry Branch
PoorPosted for loadHighland County, Virginia · 7.57 Rt 694 - .03 Rt 606 · Structure no. 000000000010266
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Valley Road over Dry Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Valley Road over Dry Branch in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Valley Road over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Valley Road over Dry 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Big Valley Road over Dry Branch carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Big Valley Road over Dry Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Big Valley Road over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.