US Bridges

Rye Cove Mem RD over Branch

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · .25M to 722 & .65M to 717 · Structure no. 000000000025554

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rye Cove Mem RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rye Cove Mem RD over Branch in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 324 vehicles a day, projected to reach 361 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRye Cove Mem RD
CrossesBranch
Location.25M to 722 & .65M to 717
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75331, -82.67445
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic324 (2022)
Projected traffic361 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Rye Cove Mem RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rye Cove Mem 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rye Cove Mem RD over Branch carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rye Cove Mem RD over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rye Cove Mem RD over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.