US Bridges

Obersver Rd. over Dry Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0-RT. 83; 0.01-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000029779

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Obersver Rd. over Dry Fork is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Obersver Rd. over Dry 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 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 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesObersver Rd.
CrossesDry Fork
Location0.0-RT. 83; 0.01-DEAD End
RouteCity Street 3242
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21819, -82.10629
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$725 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Obersver Rd. over Dry Fork built?

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

What condition is Obersver Rd. over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Obersver Rd. over Dry Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Obersver Rd. over Dry Fork?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Obersver Rd. over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.