US Bridges

Old Jonesboro Road over Branch

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.25 Fr. 611; 1.55 to 663 · Structure no. 000000000019071

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,557
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Jonesboro Road over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Old Jonesboro Road over Branch in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,557 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,904 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Jonesboro Road
CrossesBranch
Location0.25 Fr. 611; 1.55 to 663
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67018, -82.03935
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,557 (2022)
Projected traffic2,904 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Jonesboro Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Jonesboro Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Jonesboro Road over Branch carry?

About 2,557 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Jonesboro Road over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Old Jonesboro Road over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.