US Bridges

NESTERSCHOOLRD/624 over Burkes Fork Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.18-RTE662; 0.82-RTE671 · Structure no. 000000000025694

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
73 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NESTERSCHOOLRD/624 over Burkes Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying NESTERSCHOOLRD/624 over Burkes Fork Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNESTERSCHOOLRD/624
CrossesBurkes Fork Creek
Location0.18-RTE662; 0.82-RTE671
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7845, -80.59572
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2019)
Projected traffic73 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NESTERSCHOOLRD/624 over Burkes Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NESTERSCHOOLRD/624 over Burkes Fork Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NESTERSCHOOLRD/624 over Burkes Fork Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is NESTERSCHOOLRD/624 over Burkes Fork Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns NESTERSCHOOLRD/624 over Burkes Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.