US Bridges

Coles Road / 741 over Brake Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 631; 0.89 D. End · Structure no. 000000000012334

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coles Road / 741 over Brake Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Coles Road / 741 over Brake Branch in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 236 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesColes Road / 741
CrossesBrake Branch
Location0.01 Rt 631; 0.89 D. End
RouteCounty Highway 741
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2071, -80.2147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2019)
Projected traffic236 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coles Road / 741 over Brake Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coles Road / 741 over Brake Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Coles Road / 741 over Brake Branch carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Coles Road / 741 over Brake Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Coles Road / 741 over Brake Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.