US Bridges

US Highway 23 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Virginia · 0.36TN LINE;2.64TO 58/421 · Structure no. 000000000016553

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,812
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 23 over Branch is a concrete slab carrying US Highway 23 over Branch in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1953, 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 20,812 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,205 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 90 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 23
CrossesBranch
Location0.36TN LINE;2.64TO 58/421
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59998, -82.57088
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,812 (2022)
Projected traffic23,205 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Highway 23 over Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is US Highway 23 over 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 over Branch carry?

About 20,812 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US Highway 23 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 23 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.