US Bridges

Rocky Branch Road over Rocky Branch

Good

Page County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 666 - 1.26 End · Structure no. 000000000027728

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Branch Road over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Branch Road over Rocky Branch in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesRocky Branch Road
CrossesRocky Branch
Location0.40 Rt 666 - 1.26 End
RouteCounty Highway 612
Coordinates38.68534, -78.35234
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2015)
Projected traffic195 by 2042
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 Road over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Branch Road 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 November 2023.

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

About 122 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Rocky Branch Road over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Branch Road over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.