US Bridges

Wolf Creek HWY over Spring Branch

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 6.1 FR 52 0125GILES CO · Structure no. 000000000002981

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
412
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Creek HWY over Spring Branch is a concrete slab carrying Wolf Creek HWY over Spring Branch in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 74 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Creek HWY
CrossesSpring Branch
Location6.1 FR 52 0125GILES CO
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25744, -81.01373
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2022)
Projected traffic459 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Wolf Creek HWY over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Wolf Creek HWY over Spring Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Wolf Creek HWY over Spring Branch carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Creek HWY over Spring Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Creek HWY over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.