US Bridges

Route 1035 over Branch

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · .03 to R762& .03 to R1036 · Structure no. 000000000023644

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 1035 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Route 1035 over Branch in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 559 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 1035
CrossesBranch
Location.03 to R762& .03 to R1036
RouteCounty Highway 1035
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79367, -81.6791
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 inspectionMay 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2022)
Projected traffic559 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 1035 over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 1035 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 1035 over Branch carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 1035 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Route 1035 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.