US Bridges

Ferney Crk RD /740 over Spurlock Creek

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.35 Rt 728; 0.05 Rt 746 · Structure no. 000000000007616

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferney Crk RD /740 over Spurlock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ferney Crk RD /740 over Spurlock Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFerney Crk RD /740
CrossesSpurlock Creek
Location0.35 Rt 728; 0.05 Rt 746
RouteCounty Highway 740
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89595, -80.43047
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic17 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Ferney Crk RD /740 over Spurlock Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferney Crk RD /740 over Spurlock 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ferney Crk RD /740 over Spurlock Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Ferney Crk RD /740 over Spurlock Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Ferney Crk RD /740 over Spurlock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.