US Bridges

Veterans Mem HWY over Dry Branch

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Lee County, Virginia · 0.00FR767;0.10TO629 · Structure no. 000000000027758

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,952
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Mem HWY over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Mem HWY over Dry Branch in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,952 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,751 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Mem HWY
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.00FR767;0.10TO629
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77508, -82.97518
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,952 (2022)
Projected traffic7,751 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Veterans Mem HWY over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Mem HWY over Dry Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Mem HWY over Dry Branch carry?

About 6,952 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Mem HWY over Dry Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Veterans Mem HWY over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.