Big Ridge Road over Russell Fork River
PoorPosted for loadDickenson County, Virginia · 0.03 Fr. 80; 0.01 to 613 · Structure no. 000000000005792
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 284 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,070
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Ridge Road over Russell Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Ridge Road over Russell Fork River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,193 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Ridge Road over Russell Fork River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Big Ridge Road over Russell Fork River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Big Ridge Road over Russell Fork River carry?
About 1,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Big Ridge Road over Russell Fork River?
The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Big Ridge Road over Russell Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.