US Bridges

Bristol HWY over Ketron Branch

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Virginia · 1.9 to WASHCO;15.9 to R23 · Structure no. 000000000016565

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol HWY over Ketron Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Bristol HWY over Ketron Branch in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 352 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesBristol HWY
CrossesKetron Branch
Location1.9 to WASHCO;15.9 to R23
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63373, -82.33217
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2022)
Projected traffic392 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$214.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristol HWY over Ketron Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristol HWY over Ketron 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 2025.

How much traffic does Bristol HWY over Ketron Branch carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bristol HWY over Ketron Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol HWY over Ketron Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.