US Bridges

Bradshaw Road/ 629 over Bradshaw Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 1.20-RT603; 0.80-RT622 · Structure no. 000000000012234

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
656
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradshaw Road/ 629 over Bradshaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bradshaw Road/ 629 over Bradshaw Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 93 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 656 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBradshaw Road/ 629
CrossesBradshaw Creek
Location1.20-RT603; 0.80-RT622
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25397, -80.25828
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic656 (2022)
Projected traffic658 by 2042
Trucks2%
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$431.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradshaw Road/ 629 over Bradshaw Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Bradshaw Road/ 629 over Bradshaw 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bradshaw Road/ 629 over Bradshaw Creek carry?

About 656 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bradshaw Road/ 629 over Bradshaw Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bradshaw Road/ 629 over Bradshaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.