US Bridges

Brush Crk RD 617 over Brush Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 601;2.40 Floyd CO · Structure no. 000000000012218

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brush Crk RD 617 over Brush Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Brush Crk RD 617 over Brush Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBrush Crk RD 617
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.40 Rt 601;2.40 Floyd CO
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.039, -80.368
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic52 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$923 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brush Crk RD 617 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brush Crk RD 617 over Brush 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Brush Crk RD 617 over Brush Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Brush Crk RD 617 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Brush Crk RD 617 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.