US Bridges

Harlan Davidson RD over Russell Fork

Good

Buchanan County, Virginia · 010 Rt 80;0.15 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000030241

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harlan Davidson RD over Russell Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harlan Davidson RD over Russell Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesHarlan Davidson RD
CrossesRussell Fork
Location010 Rt 80;0.15 Dead End
RouteCity Street 4251
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08601, -82.09271
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 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 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harlan Davidson RD over Russell Fork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harlan Davidson RD over Russell Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Harlan Davidson RD over Russell Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Harlan Davidson RD over Russell Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harlan Davidson RD over Russell Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.