US Bridges

Methodist Camp LN over Branch

Good

Scott County, Virginia · .04MTO619&.26MTOENDMAINT. · Structure no. 000000000016904

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Methodist Camp LN over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Methodist Camp LN over Branch in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 93 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMethodist Camp LN
CrossesBranch
Location.04MTO619&.26MTOENDMAINT.
RouteCounty Highway 728
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79203, -82.59032
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic84 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$92.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Methodist Camp LN over Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Methodist Camp LN 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Methodist Camp LN over Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Methodist Camp LN over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Methodist Camp LN over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.