US Bridges

Electric RD./419 over Branch

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.06-RTE220; 2.22-RTE221 · Structure no. 000000000014966

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,508
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Electric RD./419 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Electric RD./419 over Branch in Roanoke 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 38,508 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77,000 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesElectric RD./419
CrossesBranch
Location0.06-RTE220; 2.22-RTE221
RouteState Highway 419
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23141, -79.97401
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,508 (2022)
Projected traffic77,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$152.4 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Electric RD./419 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Electric RD./419 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Electric RD./419 over Branch carry?

About 38,508 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Electric RD./419 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Electric RD./419 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.