US Bridges

Huddle Rd. over Branch

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .0M to 643 & .30M to 646 · Structure no. 000000000019688

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huddle Rd. over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Huddle Rd. over Branch in Wythe 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 511 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesHuddle Rd.
CrossesBranch
Location.0M to 643 & .30M to 646
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84884, -81.03663
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2022)
Projected traffic570 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Huddle Rd. over Branch built?

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

What condition is Huddle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Huddle Rd. over Branch carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Huddle Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Huddle Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.