Ran Lynn DR/745 over Branch Back Creek
GoodRoanoke County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE690; 0.20-RTE221 · Structure no. 000000000015100
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,027
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ran Lynn DR/745 over Branch Back Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ran Lynn DR/745 over Branch Back Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 77 years old, older 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 1,027 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,145 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ran Lynn DR/745 over Branch Back Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Ran Lynn DR/745 over Branch Back 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ran Lynn DR/745 over Branch Back Creek carry?
About 1,027 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ran Lynn DR/745 over Branch Back Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Ran Lynn DR/745 over Branch Back Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.