US Bridges

Dry Creek Road over Branch

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.90FR 58; 2.15TO 611 · Structure no. 000000000010959

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek Road over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Dry Creek Road over Branch in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 59 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 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 321 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Creek Road
CrossesBranch
Location0.90FR 58; 2.15TO 611
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72341, -82.90713
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2022)
Projected traffic321 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Dry Creek Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Dry Creek Road over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Creek Road over Branch carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dry Creek Road over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek Road over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.