US Bridges

Bartlick Road over Russell Fork River

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 2.69 FR RT739;0.00 to 612 · Structure no. 000000000005840

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartlick Road over Russell Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bartlick Road over Russell Fork River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesBartlick Road
CrossesRussell Fork River
Location2.69 FR RT739;0.00 to 612
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24527, -82.32421
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic166 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$167.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bartlick Road over Russell Fork River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bartlick Road over Russell Fork River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bartlick Road over Russell Fork River carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bartlick Road over Russell Fork River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bartlick Road over Russell Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.