US Bridges

Murphy Road over Little Fox Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 1.7 to R663 & 0.0 FR R705 · Structure no. 000000000003839

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy Road over Little Fox Creek is a concrete slab carrying Murphy Road over Little Fox Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMurphy Road
CrossesLittle Fox Creek
Location1.7 to R663 & 0.0 FR R705
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14181, -82.18236
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2022)
Projected traffic452 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Murphy Road over Little Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy Road over Little Fox 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Murphy Road over Little Fox Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Murphy Road over Little Fox 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 Murphy Road over Little Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.