US Bridges

Birchtree RD./709 over West Fork

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 2.05-RTE701; 0.65-RTE702 · Structure no. 000000000004720

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Birchtree RD./709 over West Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Birchtree RD./709 over West Fork in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBirchtree RD./709
CrossesWest Fork
Location2.05-RTE701; 0.65-RTE702
RouteCounty Highway 709
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70107, -80.74959
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$93 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Birchtree RD./709 over West Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Birchtree RD./709 over West 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Birchtree RD./709 over West Fork carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Birchtree RD./709 over West Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Birchtree RD./709 over West Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.