US Bridges

Poplar Hill RD/662 over Burks Fork Creek

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.20-RTE624;1.50-RTE221 · Structure no. 000000000026095

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Hill RD/662 over Burks Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Poplar Hill RD/662 over Burks Fork Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPoplar Hill RD/662
CrossesBurks Fork Creek
Location1.20-RTE624;1.50-RTE221
RouteCounty Highway 662
Coordinates36.7891, -80.61642
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2019)
Projected traffic211 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Poplar Hill RD/662 over Burks Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Hill RD/662 over Burks 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Poplar Hill RD/662 over Burks Fork Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Poplar Hill RD/662 over Burks Fork Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Hill RD/662 over Burks Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.