US Bridges

Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 1.8M to 83 & 5.65M to 624 · Structure no. 000000000003886

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,017
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork is a concrete slab carrying Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,017 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,526 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Fork RD
CrossesDry Fork
Location1.8M to 83 & 5.65M to 624
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21793, -82.07023
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,017 (2015)
Projected traffic1,526 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Fork RD over Dry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork carry?

About 1,017 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.