US Bridges

Honey Branch Rd. over Honey Branch

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .3MTORUSSCO&5.0MTODICSNCO · Structure no. 000000000019408

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
366
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honey Branch Rd. over Honey Branch is a concrete slab carrying Honey Branch Rd. over Honey Branch in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHoney Branch Rd.
CrossesHoney Branch
Location.3MTORUSSCO&5.0MTODICSNCO
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92025, -82.30548
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2022)
Projected traffic371 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Honey Branch Rd. over Honey Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honey Branch Rd. over Honey 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 2023.

How much traffic does Honey Branch Rd. over Honey Branch carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Honey Branch Rd. over Honey Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Honey Branch Rd. over Honey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.