US Bridges

Ramp a over Rmp Nbl O Wilderness Ck

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 0.04 to 606;1.98 to 61 · Structure no. 000000000003024

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a over Rmp Nbl O Wilderness Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp a over Rmp Nbl O Wilderness Ck in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 308 vehicles a day, projected to reach 451 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp a
CrossesRmp Nbl O Wilderness Ck
Location0.04 to 606;1.98 to 61
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates37.21679, -81.091
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2022)
Projected traffic451 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp a over Rmp Nbl O Wilderness Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a over Rmp Nbl O Wilderness Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp a over Rmp Nbl O Wilderness Ck carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ramp a over Rmp Nbl O Wilderness Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ramp a over Rmp Nbl O Wilderness Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.