US Highway 23 Sbl over Dry Branch
FairPosted for loadScott County, Virginia · 00.27 to 654; 2.61 FR Lee · Structure no. 000000000016548
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,589
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 23 Sbl over Dry Branch is a concrete slab carrying US Highway 23 Sbl over Dry Branch in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,589 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,724 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 23 Sbl over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is US Highway 23 Sbl 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 23 Sbl over Dry Branch carry?
About 4,589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 23 Sbl over Dry Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 23 Sbl over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.