US Bridges

Bradshaw Road 622 over Bradshaw Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.20 Rt 727; 1.00 Mont CO · Structure no. 000000000015017

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradshaw Road 622 over Bradshaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bradshaw Road 622 over Bradshaw Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesBradshaw Road 622
CrossesBradshaw Creek
Location0.20 Rt 727; 1.00 Mont CO
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29566, -80.22805
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2022)
Projected traffic537 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Road 622 over Bradshaw Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradshaw Road 622 over Bradshaw 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bradshaw Road 622 over Bradshaw Creek carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bradshaw Road 622 over Bradshaw Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bradshaw Road 622 over Bradshaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.