US Bridges

Zana Road / 1144 over Homer Branch

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · .05 Rte. 619; .30 Endmain · Structure no. 000000000030600

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zana Road / 1144 over Homer Branch is a steel culvert carrying Zana Road / 1144 over Homer Branch 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 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesZana Road / 1144
CrossesHomer Branch
Location.05 Rte. 619; .30 Endmain
RouteCounty Highway 1144
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30821, -80.10257
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2018)
Projected traffic74 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Zana Road / 1144 over Homer Branch built?

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

What condition is Zana Road / 1144 over Homer 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Zana Road / 1144 over Homer Branch carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Zana Road / 1144 over Homer Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m).

Who owns Zana Road / 1144 over Homer Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.