US Bridges

Old Oak Lane over Venus Branch

Good

Warren County, Virginia · 0.21 End - 0.90 Clarke CO · Structure no. 000000000031992

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Oak Lane over Venus Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Oak Lane over Venus Branch in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Oak Lane
CrossesVenus Branch
Location0.21 End - 0.90 Clarke CO
RouteCounty Highway 709
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.99633, -78.04691
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic264 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old Oak Lane over Venus Branch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Oak Lane 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Oak Lane over Venus Branch carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old Oak Lane over Venus Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Oak Lane over Venus Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.