US Bridges

Old Quarry Rd. over Branch

Good

Smyth County, Virginia · .5 MI FR Wa CO -.35 TO696 · Structure no. 000000000025764

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 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 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 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 1,202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,340 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Quarry Rd.
CrossesBranch
Location.5 MI FR Wa CO -.35 TO696
RouteCounty Highway 610
Coordinates36.85446, -81.75321
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2022)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Old Quarry Rd. over Branch built?

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

What condition is Old Quarry Rd. 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 August 2024.

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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Quarry Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.