US Bridges

Viers Branch Road over War Fork

Good

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0-RT 83; 0.50 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000030441

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
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

Viers Branch Road over War Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Viers Branch Road over War Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesViers Branch Road
CrossesWar Fork
Location0.0-RT 83; 0.50 Dead End
RouteCity Street 4070
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20845, -82.18541
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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$470 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Viers Branch Road over War Fork built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Viers Branch Road over War 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 2024.

How much traffic does Viers Branch Road over War Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Viers Branch Road over War Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Viers Branch Road over War Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.