US Bridges

Hunts Fork Rd. over Hunts Fork Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 1.95 to ENDMA&.05 to R645 · Structure no. 000000000003917

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunts Fork Rd. over Hunts Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hunts Fork Rd. over Hunts Fork Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 293 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHunts Fork Rd.
CrossesHunts Fork Creek
Location1.95 to ENDMA&.05 to R645
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40964, -82.10475
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 inspectionMarch 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2015)
Projected traffic293 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Hunts Fork Rd. over Hunts Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunts Fork Rd. over Hunts Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hunts Fork Rd. over Hunts Fork Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Hunts Fork Rd. over Hunts Fork Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hunts Fork Rd. over Hunts Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.