US Bridges

JULIASIMPKINSRD693 over Branch of New River

GoodPosted for load

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.00-RTE672; 0.20-RTE781 · Structure no. 000000000014615

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
798
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

JULIASIMPKINSRD693 over Branch of New River is a concrete slab carrying JULIASIMPKINSRD693 over Branch of New River in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 798 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesJULIASIMPKINSRD693
CrossesBranch of New River
Location0.00-RTE672; 0.20-RTE781
RouteCounty Highway 693
Coordinates37.00065, -80.67661
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2022)
Projected traffic890 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$982 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was JULIASIMPKINSRD693 over Branch of New River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is JULIASIMPKINSRD693 over Branch of New River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does JULIASIMPKINSRD693 over Branch of New River carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is JULIASIMPKINSRD693 over Branch of New River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns JULIASIMPKINSRD693 over Branch of New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.