Old Orch.Loop 645 over Brown River
FairPatrick County, Virginia · 1.00 Rt 742; 0.00 Rt 647 · Structure no. 000000000013309
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 179
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Orch.Loop 645 over Brown River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Orch.Loop 645 over Brown River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Orch.Loop 645 over Brown River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Orch.Loop 645 over Brown River 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 Old Orch.Loop 645 over Brown River carry?
About 179 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Old Orch.Loop 645 over Brown River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Old Orch.Loop 645 over Brown River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.