US Bridges

Brushfork Rd. over Bluestone River

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .15M to 102 & .10M to 717 · Structure no. 000000000018617

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,177
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushfork Rd. over Bluestone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brushfork Rd. over Bluestone River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 3,177 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,542 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrushfork Rd.
CrossesBluestone River
Location.15M to 102 & .10M to 717
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27554, -81.30634
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$246.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brushfork Rd. over Bluestone River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Brushfork Rd. over Bluestone River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brushfork Rd. over Bluestone River carry?

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

How long is Brushfork Rd. over Bluestone River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brushfork Rd. over Bluestone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.