US Bridges

Meadow Crk RD 658 over Branch of Meadow Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.45 Rt 677; 1.70 Rt 693 · Structure no. 000000000012287

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,442
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Crk RD 658 over Branch of Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Crk RD 658 over Branch of Meadow Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 3,442 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,471 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Crk RD 658
CrossesBranch of Meadow Creek
Location0.45 Rt 677; 1.70 Rt 693
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08806, -80.48406
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,442 (2022)
Projected traffic4,471 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$101.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Crk RD 658 over Branch of Meadow Creek built?

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

What condition is Meadow Crk RD 658 over Branch of Meadow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Meadow Crk RD 658 over Branch of Meadow Creek carry?

About 3,442 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Crk RD 658 over Branch of Meadow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Crk RD 658 over Branch of Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.