US Bridges

Malachi Road over Left Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0-RT. 645; 0.1-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000029719

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malachi Road over Left Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Malachi Road over Left Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 24 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMalachi Road
CrossesLeft Fork
Location0.0-RT. 645; 0.1-DEAD End
RouteCity Street 2081
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42975, -82.08985
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$421 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Malachi Road over Left Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Malachi Road over Left 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Malachi Road over Left Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Malachi Road over Left Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Malachi Road over Left Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.