US Bridges

Haynes Valley Rd. over Branch

Good

Scott County, Virginia · 0000713 0175637 · Structure no. 000000000016729

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haynes Valley Rd. over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haynes Valley Rd. over Branch in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 55 years old, older 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 273 vehicles a day, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHaynes Valley Rd.
CrossesBranch
Location0000713 0175637
RouteCounty Highway 632
Coordinates36.60703, -82.63003
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2022)
Projected traffic304 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Haynes Valley Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Haynes Valley Rd. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Haynes Valley Rd. over Branch carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Haynes Valley Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Haynes Valley Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.