US Bridges

Mt.Hedron RD over Burks Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.10-CAROCO; 0.10-RT 625 · Structure no. 000000000007536

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt.Hedron RD over Burks Fork Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mt.Hedron RD over Burks Fork Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMt.Hedron RD
CrossesBurks Fork Creek
Location0.10-CAROCO; 0.10-RT 625
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80728, -80.53884
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2014)
Projected traffic89 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$216.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt.Hedron RD over Burks Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Mt.Hedron RD over Burks Fork Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mt.Hedron RD over Burks Fork Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mt.Hedron RD over Burks Fork Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Mt.Hedron RD over Burks Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.