US Bridges

Fdr 728 over W.Fork Dry Rn.

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .7 MI W.Us HWY.21 · Structure no. 080814000003076

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 728 over W.Fork Dry Rn. is a steel culvert carrying Fdr 728 over W.Fork Dry Rn. in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 728
CrossesW.Fork Dry Rn.
Location.7 MI W.Us HWY.21
RouteFederal Lands Road 728
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77425, -81.19463
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 728 over W.Fork Dry Rn. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 728 over W.Fork Dry Rn. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 728 over W.Fork Dry Rn. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 728 over W.Fork Dry Rn.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Fdr 728 over W.Fork Dry Rn.?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.