US Bridges

Spring Grove RD673 over Branch of Wolf Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.05 RTE24; 0.05 RTE1001 · Structure no. 000000000027912

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,614
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Grove RD673 over Branch of Wolf Creek is a steel culvert carrying Spring Grove RD673 over Branch of Wolf Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,614 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,228 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Grove RD673
CrossesBranch of Wolf Creek
Location0.05 RTE24; 0.05 RTE1001
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28179, -79.86096
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,614 (2015)
Projected traffic3,228 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$101 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Grove RD673 over Branch of Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Grove RD673 over Branch of Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Grove RD673 over Branch of Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,614 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Spring Grove RD673 over Branch of Wolf Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Spring Grove RD673 over Branch of Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.