US Bridges

New Hurland Church over Timbertree Branch

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 0.55 FR 698; 1.10 Dead En · Structure no. 000000000016858

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hurland Church over Timbertree Branch is a steel culvert carrying New Hurland Church over Timbertree Branch in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNew Hurland Church
CrossesTimbertree Branch
Location0.55 FR 698; 1.10 Dead En
RouteCounty Highway 694
Coordinates36.61262, -82.39394
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2022)
Projected traffic31 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 New Hurland Church over Timbertree Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hurland Church over Timbertree 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does New Hurland Church over Timbertree Branch carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is New Hurland Church over Timbertree Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns New Hurland Church over Timbertree Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.