US Bridges

Bradshaw RD/RTE622 over Mason Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.55-RTE873; 7.85-RTE727 · Structure no. 000000000015014

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
504
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradshaw RD/RTE622 over Mason Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bradshaw RD/RTE622 over Mason Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 504 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesBradshaw RD/RTE622
CrossesMason Creek
Location0.55-RTE873; 7.85-RTE727
RouteCounty Highway 622
Coordinates37.3593, -80.1149
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2022)
Projected traffic574 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Bradshaw RD/RTE622 over Mason Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradshaw RD/RTE622 over Mason Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bradshaw RD/RTE622 over Mason Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradshaw RD/RTE622 over Mason Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bradshaw RD/RTE622 over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.