US Bridges

Trivett Rd. over Right Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.01-RT. 624;0.1-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000029812

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trivett Rd. over Right Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trivett Rd. over Right Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, 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 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesTrivett Rd.
CrossesRight Fork
Location0.01-RT. 624;0.1-DEAD End
RouteCity Street 4175
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14437, -82.03323
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$536 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trivett Rd. over Right Fork built?

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

What condition is Trivett Rd. over Right 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Trivett Rd. over Right Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Trivett Rd. over Right Fork?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Trivett Rd. over Right Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.