US Bridges

Brankley Road over Branch Woodpecker Creek

FairPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 0.2 FR 687 & 0.7 to 49 · Structure no. 000000000012040

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brankley Road over Branch Woodpecker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brankley Road over Branch Woodpecker Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 286 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrankley Road
CrossesBranch Woodpecker Creek
Location0.2 FR 687 & 0.7 to 49
RouteCounty Highway 696
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76226, -78.5299
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2019)
Projected traffic286 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$560 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brankley Road over Branch Woodpecker Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brankley Road over Branch Woodpecker Creek 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 Brankley Road over Branch Woodpecker Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Brankley Road over Branch Woodpecker Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Brankley Road over Branch Woodpecker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.