Route 61 over Cox Branch
FairTazewell County, Virginia · 6.14 to 19&7.82 FR Bland · Structure no. 000000000018472
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 61 over Cox Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Route 61 over Cox Branch in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 61 over Cox Branch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 61 over Cox 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 61 over Cox Branch carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 61 over Cox Branch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Route 61 over Cox Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.