US Bridges

Route 0083 over Enochs Branch

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 12.3 FR Wva & 3.7 to R460 · Structure no. 000000000003796

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0083 over Enochs Branch is a concrete slab carrying Route 0083 over Enochs Branch in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,233 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0083
CrossesEnochs Branch
Location12.3 FR Wva & 3.7 to R460
RouteState Highway 83
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29604, -82.05898
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,590 (2022)
Projected traffic6,233 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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$72.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0083 over Enochs Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0083 over Enochs Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Route 0083 over Enochs Branch carry?

About 5,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0083 over Enochs Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0083 over Enochs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.