US Bridges

North Scenic HWY over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 0.67 to 655 & .01 to 613 · Structure no. 000000000002958

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
928
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Scenic HWY over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying North Scenic HWY over Dry Fork Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 98 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 928 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,035 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Scenic HWY
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location0.67 to 655 & .01 to 613
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25686, -81.11492
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2022)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$162.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Scenic HWY over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is North Scenic HWY over Dry Fork Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does North Scenic HWY over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is North Scenic HWY over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Scenic HWY over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.