US Bridges

Burgess Creek Lane over Burgess Creek

GoodPosted for load

Russell County, Virginia · .48MTO658&.40MTOENDMAINT. · Structure no. 000000000028259

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burgess Creek Lane over Burgess Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burgess Creek Lane over Burgess Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBurgess Creek Lane
CrossesBurgess Creek
Location.48MTO658&.40MTOENDMAINT.
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88938, -82.036
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2014)
Projected traffic122 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Burgess Creek Lane over Burgess Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burgess Creek Lane over Burgess 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Burgess Creek Lane over Burgess Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Burgess Creek Lane over Burgess Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Burgess Creek Lane over Burgess Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.