US Bridges

OLDBALTIMORERD/658 over Sloan Branch

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.70-RTE654; 0.50-RTE651 · Structure no. 000000000014590

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
548
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

OLDBALTIMORERD/658 over Sloan Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying OLDBALTIMORERD/658 over Sloan Branch in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 611 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOLDBALTIMORERD/658
CrossesSloan Branch
Location0.70-RTE654; 0.50-RTE651
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9943, -80.7462
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2022)
Projected traffic611 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 OLDBALTIMORERD/658 over Sloan Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is OLDBALTIMORERD/658 over Sloan 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does OLDBALTIMORERD/658 over Sloan Branch carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is OLDBALTIMORERD/658 over Sloan Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns OLDBALTIMORERD/658 over Sloan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.