US Bridges

Route 0111 over Walnut Branch

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Virginia · 000511 0221460 B · Structure no. 000000000022525

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,240
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0111 over Walnut Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 0111 over Walnut Branch in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,843 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 0111
CrossesWalnut Branch
Location000511 0221460 B
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates37.13458, -80.39009
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,240 (2022)
Projected traffic5,843 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$275 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0111 over Walnut Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0111 over Walnut Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0111 over Walnut Branch carry?

About 5,240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0111 over Walnut Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0111 over Walnut Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.