US Bridges

Drainpipe Rd. over Russell Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · .0M to 83 & .50M to 607 · Structure no. 000000000003843

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
672
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drainpipe Rd. over Russell Fork is a concrete slab carrying Drainpipe Rd. over Russell Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 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 672 vehicles a day, projected to reach 852 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDrainpipe Rd.
CrossesRussell Fork
Location.0M to 83 & .50M to 607
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20711, -82.22845
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2015)
Projected traffic852 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Drainpipe Rd. over Russell Fork built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Drainpipe Rd. over Russell Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Drainpipe Rd. over Russell Fork carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Drainpipe Rd. over Russell Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Drainpipe Rd. over Russell Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.