US Bridges

Route 0000 over Carrollton O Dry Branch

Fair

Salem city, Virginia · 0030ACADEMY 0001SHANKS S · Structure no. 000000000021768

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0000 over Carrollton O Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0000 over Carrollton O Dry Branch in Salem city, 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 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 0000
CrossesCarrollton O Dry Branch
Location0030ACADEMY 0001SHANKS S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.29871, -80.06972
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1981)
Projected traffic300 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0000 over Carrollton O Dry Branch built?

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

What condition is Route 0000 over Carrollton O Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0000 over Carrollton O Dry Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Route 0000 over Carrollton O Dry Branch?

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

Who owns Route 0000 over Carrollton O Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.