US Bridges

Wilderness Road over Wolf Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 0.01 FR 52 - 4.60 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000003067

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,046
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilderness Road over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilderness Road over Wolf Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 51 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 1,046 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,162 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWilderness Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.01 FR 52 - 4.60 to 608
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21579, -81.09235
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2022)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$143 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilderness Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Wilderness Road 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 Wilderness Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wilderness Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wilderness Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.