US Bridges

Route 636 over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.0M to 639 & .10M to 637 · Structure no. 000000000018591

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 636 over Dry Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying Route 636 over Dry Fork Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 636
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location1.0M to 639 & .10M to 637
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13751, -81.63435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2015)
Projected traffic91 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$101 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 636 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 636 over Dry Fork Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 636 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Route 636 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Route 636 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.