US Bridges

Red Oak Ridge Road over Branch

Good

Russell County, Virginia · .36M to 695 & .10M to 640 · Structure no. 000000000023499

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
559
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Oak Ridge Road over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Red Oak Ridge Road over Branch in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 559 vehicles a day, projected to reach 839 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRed Oak Ridge Road
CrossesBranch
Location.36M to 695 & .10M to 640
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates36.88454, -82.27772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2022)
Projected traffic839 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Red Oak Ridge Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Oak Ridge Road over 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 Red Oak Ridge Road over Branch carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Red Oak Ridge Road over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Red Oak Ridge Road over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.