US Bridges

Route 672 over Russell Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · .15 to R80; 1.9 to R602 · Structure no. 000000000003965

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 672 over Russell Fork is a concrete slab carrying Route 672 over Russell Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 281 vehicles a day, projected to reach 335 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 672
CrossesRussell Fork
Location.15 to R80; 1.9 to R602
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08328, -82.08427
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2015)
Projected traffic335 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 672 over Russell Fork built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 672 over Russell 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 672 over Russell Fork carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Route 672 over Russell Fork?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 672 over Russell Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.