US Bridges

Route 0011 over Branch

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0295221-ROAN 0039WCL-ROAN · Structure no. 000000000021668

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,142
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0011 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0011 over Branch in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 19,142 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,623 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesRoute 0011
CrossesBranch
Location0295221-ROAN 0039WCL-ROAN
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.26371, -80.01572
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,142 (2022)
Projected traffic19,623 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$46 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0011 over Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0011 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0011 over Branch carry?

About 19,142 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0011 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Route 0011 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.