US Bridges

Boone RD./786 over Burkes Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 1.10 Rt 630; 0.90 Rt 630 · Structure no. 000000000007632

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boone RD./786 over Burkes Fork is a steel culvert carrying Boone RD./786 over Burkes Fork in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBoone RD./786
CrossesBurkes Fork
Location1.10 Rt 630; 0.90 Rt 630
RouteCounty Highway 786
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82302, -80.47646
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic78 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boone RD./786 over Burkes Fork built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boone RD./786 over Burkes 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Boone RD./786 over Burkes Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Boone RD./786 over Burkes Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Boone RD./786 over Burkes Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.