US Bridges

Roberts Cove Rd. over Middle Fox Creek

Good

Grayson County, Virginia · 0.1TO 674W; 0.2 FR 674E · Structure no. 000000000023481

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 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 concrete slab carrying Roberts Cove Rd. over Middle Fox Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoberts Cove Rd.
CrossesMiddle Fox Creek
Location0.1TO 674W; 0.2 FR 674E
RouteCounty Highway 672
Coordinates36.70028, -81.31219
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic23 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Roberts Cove Rd. over Middle Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roberts Cove Rd. over Middle Fox Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts Cove Rd. over Middle Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.