US Bridges

Spring Branch Road over Spring Branch

Good

Sussex County, Virginia · 1.20 FR 613/ 0.5 to 1002 · Structure no. 000000000018374

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Branch Road over Spring Branch is a other culvert carrying Spring Branch Road over Spring Branch in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 169 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Branch Road
CrossesSpring Branch
Location1.20 FR 613/ 0.5 to 1002
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04688, -77.09453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic152 (2022)
Projected traffic169 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Spring Branch Road over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Branch Road over Spring 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Branch Road over Spring Branch carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spring Branch Road over Spring Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Spring Branch Road over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.