US Bridges

Bradshaw RD./622 over Mason Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 6.95-RT727; 1.45-RT873 · Structure no. 000000000015015

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradshaw RD./622 over Mason Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bradshaw RD./622 over Mason Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesBradshaw RD./622
CrossesMason Creek
Location6.95-RT727; 1.45-RT873
RouteCounty Highway 622
Coordinates37.35028, -80.12658
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic504 (2022)
Projected traffic574 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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./622 over Mason Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradshaw RD./622 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./622 over Mason Creek carry?

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

How long is Bradshaw RD./622 over Mason Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bradshaw RD./622 over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.