US Bridges

Rke RD & 460WBL over S Fork Roanoke River

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 5.25-RKE Co; 7.67-RT I 81 · Structure no. 000000000012109

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,343
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rke RD & 460WBL over S Fork Roanoke River is a concrete tee beam carrying Rke RD & 460WBL over S Fork Roanoke River in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 4,343 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,844 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRke RD & 460WBL
CrossesS Fork Roanoke River
Location5.25-RKE Co; 7.67-RT I 81
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17598, -80.23815
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,343 (2022)
Projected traffic4,844 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$694.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rke RD & 460WBL over S Fork Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rke RD & 460WBL over S Fork Roanoke River 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 Rke RD & 460WBL over S Fork Roanoke River carry?

About 4,343 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rke RD & 460WBL over S Fork Roanoke River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rke RD & 460WBL over S Fork Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.