US Bridges

Spring Branch Road over Stream

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .55 from 699 & .45 to 607 · Structure no. 000000000011764

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Branch Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Spring Branch Road over Stream in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 596 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Branch Road
CrossesStream
Location.55 from 699 & .45 to 607
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.40462, -78.1921
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2020)
Projected traffic596 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Spring Branch Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Spring Branch Road over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Branch Road over Stream carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Spring Branch Road over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Spring Branch Road over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.