US Bridges

BOONESCHAPELRD/614 over Branch Back Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.03-RTE615; 0.67-RTE677N · Structure no. 000000000014994

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BOONESCHAPELRD/614 over Branch Back Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BOONESCHAPELRD/614 over Branch Back Creek in Roanoke 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 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 184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBOONESCHAPELRD/614
CrossesBranch Back Creek
Location0.03-RTE615; 0.67-RTE677N
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16504, -79.97368
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2018)
Projected traffic258 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$792 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BOONESCHAPELRD/614 over Branch Back Creek built?

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

What condition is BOONESCHAPELRD/614 over Branch Back 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does BOONESCHAPELRD/614 over Branch Back Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is BOONESCHAPELRD/614 over Branch Back Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns BOONESCHAPELRD/614 over Branch Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.