US Bridges

CONNERGROVERD./799 over Branch of Burks Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.20 Rt 657; 0.20 Rt 771 · Structure no. 000000000007641

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
421
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CONNERGROVERD./799 over Branch of Burks Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CONNERGROVERD./799 over Branch of 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 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 421 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCONNERGROVERD./799
CrossesBranch of Burks Fork
Location0.20 Rt 657; 0.20 Rt 771
RouteCounty Highway 799
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82743, -80.44948
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2022)
Projected traffic469 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$713.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CONNERGROVERD./799 over Branch of Burks Fork built?

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

What condition is CONNERGROVERD./799 over Branch of 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CONNERGROVERD./799 over Branch of Burks Fork carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CONNERGROVERD./799 over Branch of Burks Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CONNERGROVERD./799 over Branch of Burks Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.