US Bridges

Reddirt Rd. over Looney & Trace Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · At RT619 & .7 to End Main · Structure no. 000000000003855

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reddirt Rd. over Looney & Trace Fork is a concrete slab carrying Reddirt Rd. over Looney & Trace Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesReddirt Rd.
CrossesLooney & Trace Fork
LocationAt RT619 & .7 to End Main
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18656, -82.13082
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 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 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2015)
Projected traffic159 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Reddirt Rd. over Looney & Trace Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reddirt Rd. over Looney & Trace 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 2024.

How much traffic does Reddirt Rd. over Looney & Trace Fork carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Reddirt Rd. over Looney & Trace Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Reddirt Rd. over Looney & Trace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.