US Bridges

Route 0064 over South Fork

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.06 to 661 & 2.86 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000000973

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,141
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0064 over South Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0064 over South Fork in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 9,141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,192 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 0064
CrossesSouth Fork
Location0.06 to 661 & 2.86 to 60
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates37.81828, -80.11146
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,141 (2022)
Projected traffic10,192 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 0064 over South Fork built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0064 over South Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0064 over South Fork carry?

About 9,141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0064 over South Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 0064 over South Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.