US Bridges

Lesters Fork Road over Knox Creek @ Hurley

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0 Rt 643; 1.8 Rt 651 · Structure no. 000000000003937

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lesters Fork Road over Knox Creek @ Hurley is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lesters Fork Road over Knox Creek @ Hurley in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,183 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLesters Fork Road
CrossesKnox Creek @ Hurley
Location0.0 Rt 643; 1.8 Rt 651
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41965, -82.02067
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2022)
Projected traffic1,183 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$489.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lesters Fork Road over Knox Creek @ Hurley built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lesters Fork Road over Knox Creek @ Hurley 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lesters Fork Road over Knox Creek @ Hurley carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lesters Fork Road over Knox Creek @ Hurley?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lesters Fork Road over Knox Creek @ Hurley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.