US Bridges

Rocky Branch RD over Rocky Branch

Fair

Page County, Virginia · 0.00 to 612 - 0.40 to 674 · Structure no. 000000000013158

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
427
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Branch RD over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Branch RD over Rocky Branch in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 427 vehicles a day, projected to reach 478 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 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
Location0.00 to 612 - 0.40 to 674
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.67353, -78.37511
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2021)
Projected traffic478 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 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Branch RD over Rocky 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 April 2023.

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

About 427 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rocky Branch RD over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Branch RD over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.