US Bridges

Route 612 over Branch Dry Creek

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.08 Fr. 58; 0.27 to 859 · Structure no. 000000000010796

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
625
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 612 over Branch Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 612 over Branch Dry Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 625 vehicles a day, projected to reach 681 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 612
CrossesBranch Dry Creek
Location0.08 Fr. 58; 0.27 to 859
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70655, -82.90815
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2022)
Projected traffic681 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Route 612 over Branch Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 612 over Branch Dry Creek 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Route 612 over Branch Dry Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 612 over Branch Dry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route 612 over Branch Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.