US Bridges

Southern Hills DR over Ore Run Branch

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.02 Mi. E. US220 · Structure no. 000000000023565

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southern Hills DR over Ore Run Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Southern Hills DR over Ore Run Branch in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthern Hills DR
CrossesOre Run Branch
Location0.02 Mi. E. US220
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22861, -79.97031
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1992)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$138 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southern Hills DR over Ore Run Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southern Hills DR over Ore Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Southern Hills DR over Ore Run Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Southern Hills DR over Ore Run Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Southern Hills DR over Ore Run Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.