US Bridges

Booneschapel RD614 over Branch Back Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.25-RTE667N; 0.45-RTE615 · Structure no. 000000000027430

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Booneschapel RD614 over Branch Back Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Booneschapel RD614 over Branch Back Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBooneschapel RD614
CrossesBranch Back Creek
Location0.25-RTE667N; 0.45-RTE615
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16013, -79.97395
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2018)
Projected traffic258 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Booneschapel RD614 over Branch Back Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Booneschapel RD614 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Booneschapel RD614 over Branch Back Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Booneschapel RD614 over Branch Back Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Booneschapel RD614 over Branch Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.