US Bridges

Oldtown Road 753 over Spring Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 11; 0.14 Rt 822 · Structure no. 000000000012337

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oldtown Road 753 over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Oldtown Road 753 over Spring Branch 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 407 vehicles a day, projected to reach 454 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOldtown Road 753
CrossesSpring Branch
Location0.00 Rt 11; 0.14 Rt 822
RouteCounty Highway 753
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17184, -80.26814
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic407 (2022)
Projected traffic454 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oldtown Road 753 over Spring Branch built?

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

What condition is Oldtown Road 753 over Spring 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Oldtown Road 753 over Spring Branch carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Oldtown Road 753 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Oldtown Road 753 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.