US Bridges

Lone Branch Road over Lone Branch

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Lee County, Virginia · 1.50 Fr. 616; 0.60 to 612 · Structure no. 000000000028725

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Branch Road over Lone Branch is a concrete frame carrying Lone Branch Road over Lone 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLone Branch Road
CrossesLone Branch
Location1.50 Fr. 616; 0.60 to 612
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61336, -83.17737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic61 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lone Branch Road over Lone Branch built?

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

What condition is Lone Branch Road over Lone 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lone Branch Road over Lone Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lone Branch Road over Lone Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Branch Road over Lone Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.