US Bridges

Meadow Crk RD 658 over Branch of Meadow Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 1.45 Rt 677; 0.70 Rt 693 · Structure no. 000000000012288

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected March 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 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 20 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
Location1.45 Rt 677; 0.70 Rt 693
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08823, -80.46889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68 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 width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$101.2 million (2019 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. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Meadow Crk RD 658 over Branch of Meadow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 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 20 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.