US Bridges

Forks of Water RD over Strait Creek

Good

Highland County, Virginia · 0.03 Rt 220-1.73 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000027659

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forks of Water RD over Strait Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forks of Water RD over Strait Creek in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 93 years old, older 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesForks of Water RD
CrossesStrait Creek
Location0.03 Rt 220-1.73 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyHighland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.4819, -79.50859
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2018)
Projected traffic53 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forks of Water RD over Strait Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Forks of Water RD over Strait 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Forks of Water RD over Strait Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Forks of Water RD over Strait Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Forks of Water RD over Strait Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.