US Bridges

Route 608 over R Fork Green Briar Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 1.5 to R611;2.1 End Main · Structure no. 000000000003846

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,244
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 608 over R Fork Green Briar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 608 over R Fork Green Briar Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 55 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 1,244 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,517 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 608
CrossesR Fork Green Briar Creek
Location1.5 to R611;2.1 End Main
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22331, -82.21616
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,244 (2015)
Projected traffic1,517 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Route 608 over R Fork Green Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Route 608 over R Fork Green Briar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 608 over R Fork Green Briar Creek carry?

About 1,244 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Route 608 over R Fork Green Briar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route 608 over R Fork Green Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.