US Bridges

Abners Fork RD over Abners Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · .25 to R645; .6 to Endmnt · Structure no. 000000000003964

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abners Fork RD over Abners Fork is a concrete slab carrying Abners Fork RD over Abners Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesAbners Fork RD
CrossesAbners Fork
Location.25 to R645; .6 to Endmnt
RouteCounty Highway 670
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40528, -82.10281
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2007)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Abners Fork RD over Abners Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abners Fork RD over Abners 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 June 2023.

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

About 126 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Abners Fork RD over Abners Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Abners Fork RD over Abners Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.