US Bridges

Arkton RD over War Branch

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 1.19 Rt 11 - 0.78 Rt 620 · Structure no. 000000000016161

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arkton RD over War Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Arkton RD over War Branch in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesArkton RD
CrossesWar Branch
Location1.19 Rt 11 - 0.78 Rt 620
RouteCounty Highway 798
Coordinates38.56751, -78.71407
Functional classRural 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2022)
Projected traffic695 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Arkton RD over War Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arkton RD over War 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Arkton RD over War Branch carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arkton RD over War Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Arkton RD over War Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.