US Bridges

Roberts Cove RD over Middle Fox Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · 0.1 FR 674N; 0.2 to 674S · Structure no. 000000000008872

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts Cove RD over Middle Fox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roberts Cove RD over Middle Fox Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 63 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoberts Cove RD
CrossesMiddle Fox Creek
Location0.1 FR 674N; 0.2 to 674S
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70034, -81.31016
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic23 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$72.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roberts Cove RD over Middle Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Roberts Cove RD over Middle Fox 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Roberts Cove RD over Middle Fox Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Roberts Cove RD over Middle Fox Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts Cove RD over Middle Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.