Barley Dr./Rt 646 over Roanoke River
FairRoanoke County, Virginia · 0.00-RTE 612;0.10-RTE 852 · Structure no. 000000000015051
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barley Dr./Rt 646 over Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barley Dr./Rt 646 over Roanoke River in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,186 by 2045. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barley Dr./Rt 646 over Roanoke River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barley Dr./Rt 646 over Roanoke River 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 2025.
How much traffic does Barley Dr./Rt 646 over Roanoke River carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Barley Dr./Rt 646 over Roanoke River?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Barley Dr./Rt 646 over Roanoke River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.