Jakes Fork Road over Back Hurricane Creek
FairBuchanan County, Virginia · .60 to R679 & .10 FR R657 · Structure no. 000000000003834
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jakes Fork Road over Back Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jakes Fork Road over Back Hurricane Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jakes Fork Road over Back Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jakes Fork Road over Back Hurricane 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 2024.
How much traffic does Jakes Fork Road over Back Hurricane Creek carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Jakes Fork Road over Back Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Jakes Fork Road over Back Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.