US Bridges

Country Club Road over Branch

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.05 to 644 / 1.08 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000017831

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club Road over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Country Club Road over Branch in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,762 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Club Road
CrossesBranch
Location0.05 to 644 / 1.08 to 641
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70221, -76.9803
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2022)
Projected traffic1,762 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 Country Club Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Country Club Road over Branch carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Country Club Road over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Country Club Road over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.