US Bridges

Grapefield Road over Wolf Creek #1

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 4.15MTAZ CO LN & 8.80M 52 · Structure no. 000000000003089

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grapefield Road over Wolf Creek #1 is a concrete slab carrying Grapefield Road over Wolf Creek #1 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 585 vehicles a day, projected to reach 652 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesGrapefield Road
CrossesWolf Creek #1
Location4.15MTAZ CO LN & 8.80M 52
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14688, -81.26334
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2022)
Projected traffic652 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Grapefield Road over Wolf Creek #1 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grapefield Road over Wolf Creek #1 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Grapefield Road over Wolf Creek #1 carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Grapefield Road over Wolf Creek #1?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Grapefield Road over Wolf Creek #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.