US Bridges

Green Spring Ch RD over Branch

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.05 FR 674; 1.90 to 664 · Structure no. 000000000019093

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,504
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Spring Ch RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Green Spring Ch RD 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 1,504 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,715 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Spring Ch RD
CrossesBranch
Location0.05 FR 674; 1.90 to 664
RouteCounty Highway 670
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61175, -81.95363
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,504 (2017)
Projected traffic1,715 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Green Spring Ch RD over Branch built?

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

What condition is Green Spring Ch RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Green Spring Ch RD over Branch carry?

About 1,504 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Green Spring Ch RD over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Green Spring Ch RD over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.