US Bridges

Taylor Hlow RD 712 over N Fork Rke River

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 723; 1.80 D End · Structure no. 000000000012323

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Hlow RD 712 over N Fork Rke River is a concrete slab carrying Taylor Hlow RD 712 over N Fork Rke River in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Hlow RD 712
CrossesN Fork Rke River
Location0.30 Rt 723; 1.80 D End
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20471, -80.35889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic82 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$121.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Hlow RD 712 over N Fork Rke River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Taylor Hlow RD 712 over N Fork Rke River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor Hlow RD 712 over N Fork Rke River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Taylor Hlow RD 712 over N Fork Rke River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Hlow RD 712 over N Fork Rke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.