Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River
FairBuchanan County, Virginia · .23M to 623 & .17M to 620 · Structure no. 000000000003779
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,533
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River is a concrete tee beam carrying Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1953, 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 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 1,533 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,709 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River carry?
About 1,533 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.