US Bridges

Vaughnsmill RD 759 over Mira Fork

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 622; 2.40 Rt 624 · Structure no. 000000000007625

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughnsmill RD 759 over Mira Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vaughnsmill RD 759 over Mira Fork in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVaughnsmill RD 759
CrossesMira Fork
Location0.10 Rt 622; 2.40 Rt 624
RouteCounty Highway 759
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87889, -80.57585
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2014)
Projected traffic79 by 2042
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 Vaughnsmill RD 759 over Mira Fork built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vaughnsmill RD 759 over Mira Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Vaughnsmill RD 759 over Mira Fork carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Vaughnsmill RD 759 over Mira Fork?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Vaughnsmill RD 759 over Mira Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.