US Bridges

Brattons Run over Bratton Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 1.15 to 618 & .30 to 633 · Structure no. 000000000015709

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,079
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brattons Run over Bratton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Brattons Run over Bratton Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,079 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,203 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesBrattons Run
CrossesBratton Creek
Location1.15 to 618 & .30 to 633
RouteCounty Highway 780
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.91206, -79.58601
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,079 (2022)
Projected traffic1,203 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brattons Run over Bratton Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brattons Run over Bratton 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Brattons Run over Bratton Creek carry?

About 1,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brattons Run over Bratton Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Brattons Run over Bratton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.