Merriman RD./613 over Branch Back Creek
GoodRoanoke County, Virginia · 0.06-RT688; 1.10-FRANKLCO · Structure no. 000000000027770
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,561
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merriman RD./613 over Branch Back Creek is a steel culvert carrying Merriman RD./613 over Branch Back Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,561 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,279 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merriman RD./613 over Branch Back Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merriman RD./613 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Merriman RD./613 over Branch Back Creek carry?
About 1,561 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Merriman RD./613 over Branch Back Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Merriman RD./613 over Branch Back Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.