Howellsville RD over Venus Branch
GoodWarren County, Virginia · 2.00 to 721 - 0.08 to 685 · Structure no. 000000000018809
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,812
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howellsville RD over Venus Branch is a concrete slab carrying Howellsville RD over Venus Branch in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,812 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,169 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howellsville RD over Venus Branch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Howellsville RD over Venus 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Howellsville RD over Venus Branch carry?
About 1,812 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Howellsville RD over Venus Branch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Howellsville RD over Venus Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.