US Bridges

Jeb Stuart HWY over Straight Branch

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Virginia · 10.09FRGRAYCL;5.34TO91 · Structure no. 000000000018878

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
528
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeb Stuart HWY over Straight Branch is a concrete slab carrying Jeb Stuart HWY over Straight Branch in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 528 vehicles a day, projected to reach 589 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesJeb Stuart HWY
CrossesStraight Branch
Location10.09FRGRAYCL;5.34TO91
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64446, -81.71039
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2022)
Projected traffic589 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$114.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeb Stuart HWY over Straight Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeb Stuart HWY over Straight 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jeb Stuart HWY over Straight Branch carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jeb Stuart HWY over Straight Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jeb Stuart HWY over Straight Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.