US Bridges

Rocky Branch RD over Rocky Branch

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Page County, Virginia · 0.03 Rt 666 - 1.20 Rt 658 · Structure no. 000000000013107

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Branch RD over Rocky Branch is a concrete slab carrying Rocky Branch RD over Rocky Branch in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Branch RD
CrossesRocky Branch
Location0.03 Rt 666 - 1.20 Rt 658
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.68081, -78.35793
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2021)
Projected traffic320 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 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 Rocky Branch RD over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Branch RD over Rocky 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Branch RD over Rocky Branch carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rocky Branch RD over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Branch RD over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.