US Bridges

Nance Fork Circle over Grassy Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 1.6 to Taz. & 15.6 to R83 · Structure no. 000000000003823

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,623
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nance Fork Circle over Grassy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nance Fork Circle over Grassy Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,623 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,270 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesNance Fork Circle
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location1.6 to Taz. & 15.6 to R83
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.16881, -81.89426
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,623 (2022)
Projected traffic6,270 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Nance Fork Circle over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nance Fork Circle over Grassy 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nance Fork Circle over Grassy Creek carry?

About 5,623 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nance Fork Circle over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nance Fork Circle over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.