US Bridges

Maury River RD over Brattons Creek

FairPosted for load

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 1.86 to 601 & 0.30 to 780 · Structure no. 000000000015196

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maury River RD over Brattons Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maury River RD over Brattons Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 648 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMaury River RD
CrossesBrattons Creek
Location1.86 to 601 & 0.30 to 780
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates37.96929, -79.50421
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2022)
Projected traffic723 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$315 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maury River RD over Brattons Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maury River RD over Brattons 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Maury River RD over Brattons Creek carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maury River RD over Brattons Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Maury River RD over Brattons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.