US Bridges

Dr. Ralph Stanley over Middle Fork

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 2.74 Fr. 642; 0.06 to 651 · Structure no. 000000000005870

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dr. Ralph Stanley over Middle Fork is a concrete slab carrying Dr. Ralph Stanley over Middle Fork in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 825 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesDr. Ralph Stanley
CrossesMiddle Fork
Location2.74 Fr. 642; 0.06 to 651
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05073, -82.35921
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$222.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dr. Ralph Stanley over Middle Fork built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dr. Ralph Stanley over Middle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dr. Ralph Stanley over Middle Fork carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dr. Ralph Stanley over Middle Fork?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dr. Ralph Stanley over Middle Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.