North Scenic HWY over Wolf Creek
FairBland County, Virginia · 2.78 MI FR 606 .1 FR 642 · Structure no. 000000000002960
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 617
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Scenic HWY over Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Scenic HWY over Wolf Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 98 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Scenic HWY over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is North Scenic HWY over Wolf 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does North Scenic HWY over Wolf Creek carry?
About 617 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North Scenic HWY over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns North Scenic HWY over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.