US Bridges

Dry Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · .70 FR 52-5.50 to E. Main · Structure no. 000000000003086

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dry Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 797 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,180 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Fork Road
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location.70 FR 52-5.50 to E. Main
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26178, -81.10521
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2021)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Fork Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Dry Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.