US Bridges

Carfax RD over Bull Run Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .15M to 58A&.45M to 658 · Structure no. 000000000019438

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
379
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carfax RD over Bull Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying Carfax RD over Bull Run Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 87 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 379 vehicles a day, projected to reach 424 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCarfax RD
CrossesBull Run Creek
Location.15M to 58A&.45M to 658
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90317, -82.37459
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2021)
Projected traffic424 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Carfax RD over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Carfax RD over Bull Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Carfax RD over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Carfax RD over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Carfax RD over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.