US Bridges

Bolt Mill Rd. 625 over Burks Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 758; 0.20 Rt 626 · Structure no. 000000000007535

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolt Mill Rd. 625 over Burks Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bolt Mill Rd. 625 over Burks Fork in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2045. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBolt Mill Rd. 625
CrossesBurks Fork
Location0.30 Rt 758; 0.20 Rt 626
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80948, -80.53421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2014)
Projected traffic110 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bolt Mill Rd. 625 over Burks Fork built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bolt Mill Rd. 625 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bolt Mill Rd. 625 over Burks Fork carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bolt Mill Rd. 625 over Burks Fork?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bolt Mill Rd. 625 over Burks Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.