US Bridges

Monte Vista Drive over Branch

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 6.62 FR SCL-1.97 to RT11 · Structure no. 000000000018976

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,158
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monte Vista Drive over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Monte Vista Drive over Branch in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 4,158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,071 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesMonte Vista Drive
CrossesBranch
Location6.62 FR SCL-1.97 to RT11
RouteState Highway 91
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79168, -81.765
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,158 (2022)
Projected traffic6,071 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Monte Vista Drive over Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monte Vista Drive over 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 Monte Vista Drive over Branch carry?

About 4,158 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Monte Vista Drive over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Monte Vista Drive over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.