US Bridges

Burks Fork RD 630 over Burks Fork Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 786; 1.00 Rt 786 · Structure no. 000000000007537

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burks Fork RD 630 over Burks Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burks Fork RD 630 over Burks Fork Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBurks Fork RD 630
CrossesBurks Fork Creek
Location0.10 Rt 786; 1.00 Rt 786
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81833, -80.49011
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2014)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Burks Fork RD 630 over Burks Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Burks Fork RD 630 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Burks Fork RD 630 over Burks Fork Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Burks Fork RD 630 over Burks Fork Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Burks Fork RD 630 over Burks Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.