US Bridges

May Branch RD over Left Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.1-RT 645 0.5-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000029746

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

May Branch RD over Left Fork is a concrete slab carrying May Branch RD over Left Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMay Branch RD
CrossesLeft Fork
Location0.1-RT 645 0.5-DEAD End
RouteCity Street 2075
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41788, -82.09123
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 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$381 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was May Branch RD over Left Fork built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is May Branch RD 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 May Branch RD over Left Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is May Branch RD over Left Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns May Branch RD over Left Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.