US Bridges

Ft Lewis Ch RD/777 over Stypes Branch

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.06-RTE828; 0.15-RTE11 · Structure no. 000000000015110

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,281
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Lewis Ch RD/777 over Stypes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ft Lewis Ch RD/777 over Stypes Branch in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,281 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,703 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFt Lewis Ch RD/777
CrossesStypes Branch
Location0.06-RTE828; 0.15-RTE11
RouteCounty Highway 777
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27366, -80.13984
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic2,281 (2018)
Projected traffic2,703 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ft Lewis Ch RD/777 over Stypes Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft Lewis Ch RD/777 over Stypes Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ft Lewis Ch RD/777 over Stypes Branch carry?

About 2,281 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ft Lewis Ch RD/777 over Stypes Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ft Lewis Ch RD/777 over Stypes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.