US Bridges

Connergroverd/ 799 over Burks Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 727N; 0.01 Rt 727 · Structure no. 000000000007643

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
585
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connergroverd/ 799 over Burks Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Connergroverd/ 799 over Burks Fork 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 5 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 652 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesConnergroverd/ 799
CrossesBurks Fork
Location0.01 Rt 727N; 0.01 Rt 727
RouteCounty Highway 799
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81063, -80.44252
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2022)
Projected traffic652 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Connergroverd/ 799 over Burks Fork built?

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

What condition is Connergroverd/ 799 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Connergroverd/ 799 over Burks Fork carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Connergroverd/ 799 over Burks Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Connergroverd/ 799 over Burks Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.