US Bridges

HUCKLEBERRYRD/1218 over Slate Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.01-RT808; 0.24-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000025475

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HUCKLEBERRYRD/1218 over Slate Branch is a steel culvert carrying HUCKLEBERRYRD/1218 over Slate Branch in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHUCKLEBERRYRD/1218
CrossesSlate Branch
Location0.01-RT808; 0.24-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 1218
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18938, -80.41676
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic46 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HUCKLEBERRYRD/1218 over Slate Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is HUCKLEBERRYRD/1218 over Slate 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HUCKLEBERRYRD/1218 over Slate Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is HUCKLEBERRYRD/1218 over Slate Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns HUCKLEBERRYRD/1218 over Slate Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.