US Bridges

Bradshaw RD./629 over Bradshaw Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Virginia · 1.05-RTE603; 0.95-RTE622 · Structure no. 000000000012235

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
656
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradshaw RD./629 over Bradshaw Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bradshaw RD./629 over Bradshaw Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 656 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBradshaw RD./629
CrossesBradshaw Creek
Location1.05-RTE603; 0.95-RTE622
RouteCounty Highway 629
Coordinates37.25203, -80.25931
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic656 (2022)
Projected traffic658 by 2045
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$169.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradshaw RD./629 over Bradshaw Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradshaw RD./629 over Bradshaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Bradshaw RD./629 over Bradshaw Creek carry?

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

How long is Bradshaw RD./629 over Bradshaw Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bradshaw RD./629 over Bradshaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.