US Bridges

Route 0652 over Knox Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · .65 to R706;5.95 to W.Va. · Structure no. 000000000003951

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
471
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0652 over Knox Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 0652 over Knox Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 471 vehicles a day, projected to reach 487 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0652
CrossesKnox Creek
Location.65 to R706;5.95 to W.Va.
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38728, -81.97948
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 inspectionMay 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 0652 over Knox Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0652 over Knox 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0652 over Knox Creek carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Route 0652 over Knox Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0652 over Knox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.