US Bridges

Community Cntr RD over Briery Branch

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 257 - 0.50 Rt 750 · Structure no. 000000000016082

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
821
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Community Cntr RD over Briery Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Community Cntr RD over Briery Branch in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 821 vehicles a day, projected to reach 915 by 2045. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCommunity Cntr RD
CrossesBriery Branch
Location0.40 Rt 257 - 0.50 Rt 750
RouteCounty Highway 731
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.42835, -79.08699
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic821 (2022)
Projected traffic915 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Community Cntr RD over Briery Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Community Cntr RD over Briery 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Community Cntr RD over Briery Branch carry?

About 821 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Community Cntr RD over Briery Branch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Community Cntr RD over Briery Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.