US Bridges

Burks Fork RD 785 over Burks Fork

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.35 Rt 630; 0.35 Rt 784 · Structure no. 000000000007631

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burks Fork RD 785 over Burks Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burks Fork RD 785 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBurks Fork RD 785
CrossesBurks Fork
Location0.35 Rt 630; 0.35 Rt 784
RouteCounty Highway 785
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81222, -80.4979
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2014)
Projected traffic80 by 2045
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$181.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burks Fork RD 785 over Burks Fork built?

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

What condition is Burks Fork RD 785 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Burks Fork RD 785 over Burks Fork carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Burks Fork RD 785 over Burks Fork?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Burks Fork RD 785 over Burks Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.