US Bridges

Ceres School Road over N Fork Holston River #2

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · .10TO RT.622;.50 FR RT.42 · Structure no. 000000000003110

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ceres School Road over N Fork Holston River #2 is a concrete slab carrying Ceres School Road over N Fork Holston River #2 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 43 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCeres School Road
CrossesN Fork Holston River #2
Location.10TO RT.622;.50 FR RT.42
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01198, -81.33946
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ceres School Road over N Fork Holston River #2 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Ceres School Road over N Fork Holston River #2 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 Ceres School Road over N Fork Holston River #2 carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ceres School Road over N Fork Holston River #2?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ceres School Road over N Fork Holston River #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.