US Bridges

Midland Trail over South Fork

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.11 Rt 661 - 0.21 D. End · Structure no. 000000000001198

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Trail over South Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying Midland Trail over South Fork in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesMidland Trail
CrossesSouth Fork
Location0.11 Rt 661 - 0.21 D. End
RouteCounty Highway 709
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.81714, -80.11433
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midland Trail over South Fork built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midland Trail 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Midland Trail over South Fork carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Midland Trail over South Fork?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Trail over South Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.