US Bridges

Buffalo Mtn RD 758 over Burks Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.55 Rt 630; 0.00 Rt 784 · Structure no. 000000000007623

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Mtn RD 758 over Burks Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Buffalo Mtn RD 758 over Burks Fork 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 5 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Mtn RD 758
CrossesBurks Fork
Location0.55 Rt 630; 0.00 Rt 784
RouteCounty Highway 758
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80533, -80.5238
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2017)
Projected traffic259 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$181.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Mtn RD 758 over Burks Fork built?

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

What condition is Buffalo Mtn RD 758 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo Mtn RD 758 over Burks Fork carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Buffalo Mtn RD 758 over Burks Fork?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Mtn RD 758 over Burks Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.