US Bridges

Eaglebrook RD/1330 over Branch Smith Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.10 RT675; 1.35 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000023156

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaglebrook RD/1330 over Branch Smith Creek is a steel culvert carrying Eaglebrook RD/1330 over Branch Smith Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 316 vehicles a day, projected to reach 474 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesEaglebrook RD/1330
CrossesBranch Smith Creek
Location0.10 RT675; 1.35 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 1330
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08399, -80.42517
Functional classRural Local

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2020)
Projected traffic474 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$112.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eaglebrook RD/1330 over Branch Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eaglebrook RD/1330 over Branch Smith Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Eaglebrook RD/1330 over Branch Smith Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Eaglebrook RD/1330 over Branch Smith Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Eaglebrook RD/1330 over Branch Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.