US Bridges

Burks Fork RD./628 over Burks Fork

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 2.15-RTE662; 0.05-RTE660 · Structure no. 000000000004644

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burks Fork RD./628 over Burks Fork is a concrete slab carrying Burks Fork RD./628 over Burks Fork in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 years old, older 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 6 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBurks Fork RD./628
CrossesBurks Fork
Location2.15-RTE662; 0.05-RTE660
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77947, -80.56405
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2019)
Projected traffic96 by 2045
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$192.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burks Fork RD./628 over Burks Fork built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Burks Fork RD./628 over Burks 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Burks Fork RD./628 over Burks Fork carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Burks Fork RD./628 over Burks Fork?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Burks Fork RD./628 over Burks Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.