US Bridges

Rocky Fork Road over Weaver Creek

Good

Russell County, Virginia · 0.95FRRT661N;.75TORT615S · Structure no. 000000000031079

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Fork Road over Weaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky Fork Road over Weaver Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, projected to reach 411 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Fork Road
CrossesWeaver Creek
Location0.95FRRT661N;.75TORT615S
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96679, -82.12861
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2015)
Projected traffic411 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rocky Fork Road over Weaver Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Fork Road over Weaver 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 Rocky Fork Road over Weaver Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Rocky Fork Road over Weaver Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Fork Road over Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.