US Bridges

Nebo Road over N Fork Holston River

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 0.55 FR Rt 42 1.35 Syco L · Structure no. 000000000003075

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nebo Road over N Fork Holston River is a concrete slab carrying Nebo Road over N Fork Holston River in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 93 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNebo Road
CrossesN Fork Holston River
Location0.55 FR Rt 42 1.35 Syco L
RouteCounty Highway 610
Coordinates36.97746, -81.39605
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2021)
Projected traffic114 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Nebo Road over N Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Nebo Road over N Fork Holston River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nebo Road over N Fork Holston River carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Nebo Road over N Fork Holston River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Nebo Road over N Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.