US Bridges

Hurricane Br. RD over Town Branch

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · .70 FR R614&.31 to R662 · Structure no. 000000000010877

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurricane Br. RD over Town Branch is a concrete slab carrying Hurricane Br. RD over Town Branch in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 32 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHurricane Br. RD
CrossesTown Branch
Location.70 FR R614&.31 to R662
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67124, -83.13853
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hurricane Br. RD over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Hurricane Br. RD over Town 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Hurricane Br. RD over Town Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hurricane Br. RD over Town Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hurricane Br. RD over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.