US Bridges

Frontage Rd. over Branch Lick Run

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 1.0-RTE.117; 0.8-RTE.101 · Structure no. 000000000026805

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Rd. over Branch Lick Run is a concrete culvert carrying Frontage Rd. over Branch Lick Run in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 571 vehicles a day, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFrontage Rd.
CrossesBranch Lick Run
Location1.0-RTE.117; 0.8-RTE.101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3157, -79.98176
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2015)
Projected traffic657 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$760 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontage Rd. over Branch Lick Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage Rd. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Frontage Rd. over Branch Lick Run carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Frontage Rd. over Branch Lick Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Frontage Rd. over Branch Lick Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.