Route 711 over Upper Elk Creek
FairBuchanan County, Virginia · .7 to Kyline &2.6 Endmain · Structure no. 000000000003986
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 345
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 711 over Upper Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 711 over Upper Elk Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 453 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 711 over Upper Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 711 over Upper Elk 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 711 over Upper Elk Creek carry?
About 345 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Route 711 over Upper Elk Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Route 711 over Upper Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.