US Bridges

Connor Grove RD799 over Burks Fork Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.66 Rt 657; 0.20 Rt 783 · Structure no. 000000000007642

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connor Grove RD799 over Burks Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Connor Grove RD799 over Burks Fork Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesConnor Grove RD799
CrossesBurks Fork Creek
Location0.66 Rt 657; 0.20 Rt 783
RouteCounty Highway 799
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81621, -80.44752
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2022)
Projected traffic469 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Connor Grove RD799 over Burks Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Connor Grove RD799 over Burks Fork Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Connor Grove RD799 over Burks Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is Connor Grove RD799 over Burks Fork Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Connor Grove RD799 over Burks Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.