US Bridges

Route 609 over Katie Branch

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.16M to 814 & .05M to 19 · Structure no. 000000000018540

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,173
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 609 over Katie Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Route 609 over Katie Branch in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,538 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 609
CrossesKatie Branch
Location1.16M to 814 & .05M to 19
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03816, -81.79742
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 inspectionJuly 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,173 (2022)
Projected traffic3,538 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 609 over Katie Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 609 over Katie 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 609 over Katie Branch carry?

About 3,173 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 609 over Katie Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 609 over Katie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.