US Bridges

Corn Valley Rd. over Branch Loop Creek

Good

Russell County, Virginia · .0MTO80&3.90MTO Endmaint. · Structure no. 000000000016408

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corn Valley Rd. over Branch Loop Creek is a concrete slab carrying Corn Valley Rd. over Branch Loop Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 245 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCorn Valley Rd.
CrossesBranch Loop Creek
Location.0MTO80&3.90MTO Endmaint.
RouteCounty Highway 619
Coordinates36.89076, -81.95377
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2015)
Projected traffic245 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Corn Valley Rd. over Branch Loop Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corn Valley Rd. over Branch Loop Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Corn Valley Rd. over Branch Loop Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Corn Valley Rd. over Branch Loop Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Corn Valley Rd. over Branch Loop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.