US Bridges

Faith Rd(rte 4117) over Fox Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0-RT.619; 0.01-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000030050

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faith Rd(rte 4117) over Fox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Faith Rd(rte 4117) over Fox Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesFaith Rd(rte 4117)
CrossesFox Creek
Location0.0-RT.619; 0.01-DEAD End
RouteCity Street 4117
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15992, -82.17886
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic150 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$162.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faith Rd(rte 4117) over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faith Rd(rte 4117) over Fox Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Faith Rd(rte 4117) over Fox Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Faith Rd(rte 4117) over Fox Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Faith Rd(rte 4117) over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.