Abram Penn HWY 626 over Branch Mill Creek
GoodPatrick County, Virginia · 0.50-RTE 694;0.05-RTE 798 · Structure no. 000000000013275
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 402
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Abram Penn HWY 626 over Branch Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Abram Penn HWY 626 over Branch Mill Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 93 years old, older 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Abram Penn HWY 626 over Branch Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Abram Penn HWY 626 over Branch Mill Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Abram Penn HWY 626 over Branch Mill Creek carry?
About 402 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Abram Penn HWY 626 over Branch Mill Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Abram Penn HWY 626 over Branch Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.