US Bridges

Brushfork Road over NS Railway

FairPosted for load

Tazewell County, Virginia · .01M to 102 & .25M to 717 · Structure no. 000000000018616

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,177
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushfork Road over NS Railway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brushfork Road over NS Railway in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,177 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,542 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBrushfork Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location.01M to 102 & .25M to 717
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27396, -81.30798
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,177 (2022)
Projected traffic3,542 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$127.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brushfork Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Brushfork Road over NS Railway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brushfork Road over NS Railway carry?

About 3,177 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brushfork Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Brushfork Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.