US Bridges

Pilot Road 615 over Branch of Elliott Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.85 Rt 679; 1.20 Rt 669 · Structure no. 000000000012212

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,996
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pilot Road 615 over Branch of Elliott Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pilot Road 615 over Branch of Elliott Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,996 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,374 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPilot Road 615
CrossesBranch of Elliott Creek
Location0.85 Rt 679; 1.20 Rt 669
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07818, -80.38345
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,996 (2022)
Projected traffic4,374 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pilot Road 615 over Branch of Elliott Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pilot Road 615 over Branch of Elliott 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pilot Road 615 over Branch of Elliott Creek carry?

About 2,996 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pilot Road 615 over Branch of Elliott Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Pilot Road 615 over Branch of Elliott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.