US Bridges

Luray RD over Branch

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 0000671 0080677 · Structure no. 000000000016831

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luray RD over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Luray RD over Branch in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 179 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLuray RD
CrossesBranch
Location0000671 0080677
RouteCounty Highway 680
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77484, -82.46471
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2022)
Projected traffic179 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$189.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Luray RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Luray 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Luray RD over Branch carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Luray RD over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Luray RD over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.