Wilderness Road over No Business Creek
FairPosted for loadBland County, Virginia · .05-TO 608E-.05 FR Rt 641 · Structure no. 000000000003061
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilderness Road over No Business Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wilderness Road over No Business Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wilderness Road over No Business Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Wilderness Road over No Business 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Wilderness Road over No Business Creek carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wilderness Road over No Business Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wilderness Road over No Business Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.