US Bridges

Route 67 over W Fork Big Ck

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.24FR.NCLRICH;6.72TOBCL · Structure no. 000000000018481

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,839
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 67 over W Fork Big Ck is a concrete slab carrying Route 67 over W Fork Big Ck in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,839 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,050 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRoute 67
CrossesW Fork Big Ck
Location0.24FR.NCLRICH;6.72TOBCL
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates37.10891, -81.7889
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,839 (2022)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$174.2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 67 over W Fork Big Ck built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 67 over W Fork Big Ck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 67 over W Fork Big Ck carry?

About 1,839 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 67 over W Fork Big Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 67 over W Fork Big Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.