Little Valley Road over Bolar Springs
FairBath County, Virginia · 2.35 to End & .10 to High · Structure no. 000000000002566
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Valley Road over Bolar Springs is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Valley Road over Bolar Springs in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 93 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Valley Road over Bolar Springs built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Little Valley Road over Bolar Springs 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 2024.
How much traffic does Little Valley Road over Bolar Springs carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Little Valley Road over Bolar Springs?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Little Valley Road over Bolar Springs?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.