US Bridges

CONNERGRVRD./799 over Burks Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 775; 0.20 Rt 805 · Structure no. 000000000007644

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CONNERGRVRD./799 over Burks Fork is a steel culvert carrying CONNERGRVRD./799 over Burks Fork in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 585 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 652 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCONNERGRVRD./799
CrossesBurks Fork
Location0.70 Rt 775; 0.20 Rt 805
RouteCounty Highway 799
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80181, -80.4241
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2022)
Projected traffic652 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CONNERGRVRD./799 over Burks Fork built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CONNERGRVRD./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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CONNERGRVRD./799 over Burks Fork carry?

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

How long is CONNERGRVRD./799 over Burks Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CONNERGRVRD./799 over Burks Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.