US Bridges

Ruebush Road / 617 over Branch of Neck Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.55-RTE627; 3.85-RTE11 · Structure no. 000000000014551

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
706
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruebush Road / 617 over Branch of Neck Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ruebush Road / 617 over Branch of Neck Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 843 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRuebush Road / 617
CrossesBranch of Neck Creek
Location0.55-RTE627; 3.85-RTE11
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15904, -80.6395
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2022)
Projected traffic843 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ruebush Road / 617 over Branch of Neck Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruebush Road / 617 over Branch of Neck Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ruebush Road / 617 over Branch of Neck Creek carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ruebush Road / 617 over Branch of Neck Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Ruebush Road / 617 over Branch of Neck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.