US Bridges

Burkes Ford RD/628 over Burkes Fork Creek

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.15-RTE662; 2.05-RTE660 · Structure no. 000000000004643

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkes Ford RD/628 over Burkes Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burkes Ford RD/628 over Burkes Fork Creek in Carroll 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 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBurkes Ford RD/628
CrossesBurkes Fork Creek
Location0.15-RTE662; 2.05-RTE660
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78067, -80.58662
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2019)
Projected traffic146 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Burkes Ford RD/628 over Burkes Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Burkes Ford RD/628 over Burkes Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Burkes Ford RD/628 over Burkes Fork Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Burkes Ford RD/628 over Burkes Fork Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Burkes Ford RD/628 over Burkes Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.