US Bridges

Old Quarry Rd. over Branch

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · .15 to R696 &.7 to Washco · Structure no. 000000000017554

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,202
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Quarry Rd. over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Old Quarry Rd. over Branch in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 1,202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,340 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Quarry Rd.
CrossesBranch
Location.15 to R696 &.7 to Washco
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85274, -81.75058
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2022)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$112.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Quarry Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Old Quarry 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Quarry Rd. over Branch carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Quarry Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old Quarry Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.