US Bridges

Dugspur ROAD/638 over Branch Burks Fork

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE628N; .05-RTE628S · Structure no. 000000000026793

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dugspur ROAD/638 over Branch Burks Fork is a steel culvert carrying Dugspur ROAD/638 over Branch Burks Fork in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDugspur ROAD/638
CrossesBranch Burks Fork
Location0.10-RTE628N; .05-RTE628S
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77543, -80.5527
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic256 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dugspur ROAD/638 over Branch Burks Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dugspur ROAD/638 over Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dugspur ROAD/638 over Branch Burks Fork carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dugspur ROAD/638 over Branch Burks Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Dugspur ROAD/638 over Branch Burks Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.