Valley Creek RD over Branch
FairScott County, Virginia · 0.6 FR 678;0.0 to 678S · Structure no. 000000000016817
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 243
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Creek RD over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Creek RD over Branch in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 52 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.
It carries about 243 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Creek RD over Branch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Valley Creek RD 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Creek RD over Branch carry?
About 243 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Valley Creek RD over Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Creek RD over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.