US Bridges

Riverview Rd. over Branch

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .05MTO94&1.35MTOENDMAINT. · Structure no. 000000000019701

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview Rd. over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Riverview 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 5 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 184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 287 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverview Rd.
CrossesBranch
Location.05MTO94&1.35MTOENDMAINT.
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83812, -80.95477
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2017)
Projected traffic287 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Riverview Rd. over Branch built?

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

What condition is Riverview 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Riverview Rd. over Branch carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Riverview Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Riverview Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.