US Bridges

Big Spring DR 745 over Brake Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 11N; 0.10 Rt 11S · Structure no. 000000000012335

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Spring DR 745 over Brake Branch is a concrete slab carrying Big Spring DR 745 over Brake Branch in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Spring DR 745
CrossesBrake Branch
Location0.40 Rt 11N; 0.10 Rt 11S
RouteCounty Highway 745
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21614, -80.23284
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2019)
Projected traffic148 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$166 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Spring DR 745 over Brake Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Spring DR 745 over Brake Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Big Spring DR 745 over Brake Branch carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Big Spring DR 745 over Brake Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Big Spring DR 745 over Brake Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.