US Bridges

Hershberger RD/101 over Branch Lick Run

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.60-RT 116; 0.06-RT 581 · Structure no. 000000000021678

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,263
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hershberger RD/101 over Branch Lick Run is a concrete culvert carrying Hershberger RD/101 over Branch Lick Run in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 38,263 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,663 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHershberger RD/101
CrossesBranch Lick Run
Location0.60-RT 116; 0.06-RT 581
RouteState Highway 101
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30824, -79.97469
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,263 (2022)
Projected traffic42,663 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$956 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hershberger RD/101 over Branch Lick Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hershberger RD/101 over Branch Lick Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hershberger RD/101 over Branch Lick Run carry?

About 38,263 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hershberger RD/101 over Branch Lick Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Hershberger RD/101 over Branch Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.