US Bridges

West River RD./639 over Dry Hollow Branch

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.56-RTE821; 0.00-RTE649 · Structure no. 000000000024472

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West River RD./639 over Dry Hollow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying West River RD./639 over Dry Hollow Branch in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 655 vehicles a day, projected to reach 730 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWest River RD./639
CrossesDry Hollow Branch
Location0.56-RTE821; 0.00-RTE649
RouteCounty Highway 639
Coordinates37.24598, -80.16523
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic655 (2022)
Projected traffic730 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West River RD./639 over Dry Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is West River RD./639 over Dry Hollow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does West River RD./639 over Dry Hollow Branch carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West River RD./639 over Dry Hollow Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West River RD./639 over Dry Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.