US Bridges

Hayters Gap Road over Dry Branch

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .09M to 656& 1.61M to 619 · Structure no. 000000000016356

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayters Gap Road over Dry Branch is a steel culvert carrying Hayters Gap Road over Dry Branch in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 395 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesHayters Gap Road
CrossesDry Branch
Location.09M to 656& 1.61M to 619
RouteState Highway 80
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90876, -81.96852
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2022)
Projected traffic395 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Hayters Gap Road over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayters Gap Road over Dry Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hayters Gap Road over Dry Branch carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hayters Gap Road over Dry Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Hayters Gap Road over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.