US Bridges

Browning Road over Fifteen Mile Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.50 Fr. 906; 0.00 to 672 · Structure no. 000000000019097

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browning Road over Fifteen Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying Browning Road over Fifteen Mile Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 508 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowning Road
CrossesFifteen Mile Creek
Location0.50 Fr. 906; 0.00 to 672
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64687, -81.96164
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2017)
Projected traffic508 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Browning Road over Fifteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browning Road over Fifteen Mile Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Browning Road over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Browning Road over Fifteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Browning Road over Fifteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.