Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River
FairBuchanan County, Virginia · 0.0 FR Dick & 0.0 to Buch · Structure no. 000000000005812
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 926
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 926 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,032 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River carry?
About 926 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River?
The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Helen Henderson Hw over Russell Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.