US Bridges

Bradshaw Road /622 over Mason Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 1.70-RTE873;6.70-RTE727 · Structure no. 000000000030352

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradshaw Road /622 over Mason Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bradshaw Road /622 over Mason Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBradshaw Road /622
CrossesMason Creek
Location1.70-RTE873;6.70-RTE727
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34638, -80.13032
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$662 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradshaw Road /622 over Mason Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradshaw Road /622 over Mason 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 Bradshaw Road /622 over Mason Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradshaw Road /622 over Mason Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Bradshaw Road /622 over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.