US Bridges

Route 0765 over Branch

Poor

Lee County, Virginia · 1.10 to R804&.30 FR R352 · Structure no. 000000000024183

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0765 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Route 0765 over Branch in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0765
CrossesBranch
Location1.10 to R804&.30 FR R352
RouteCounty Highway 765
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78534, -83.06107
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2022)
Projected traffic155 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Route 0765 over Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0765 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0765 over Branch carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0765 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Route 0765 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.