US Bridges

GRAVELHILLRD/650 over North Fork Roanoke River

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.00-RTE785; 1.24-RTE624 · Structure no. 000000000015055

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

GRAVELHILLRD/650 over North Fork Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying GRAVELHILLRD/650 over North Fork Roanoke River in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGRAVELHILLRD/650
CrossesNorth Fork Roanoke River
Location0.00-RTE785; 1.24-RTE624
RouteCounty Highway 650
Coordinates37.31712, -80.24551
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2018)
Projected traffic103 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was GRAVELHILLRD/650 over North Fork Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is GRAVELHILLRD/650 over North Fork Roanoke 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does GRAVELHILLRD/650 over North Fork Roanoke River carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is GRAVELHILLRD/650 over North Fork Roanoke River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns GRAVELHILLRD/650 over North Fork Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.