Black Ridge RD 726 over Furnace Creek
GoodFloyd County, Virginia · 0.45 Rt 605; 3.70 Rt 805 · Structure no. 000000000007605
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 706
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Ridge RD 726 over Furnace Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Ridge RD 726 over Furnace Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 706 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 974 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Ridge RD 726 over Furnace Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Black Ridge RD 726 over Furnace Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Black Ridge RD 726 over Furnace Creek carry?
About 706 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Black Ridge RD 726 over Furnace Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Black Ridge RD 726 over Furnace Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.