Stowers Mill Road over N Fork Holston River
FairBland County, Virginia · 2.50 to 622W;.05 to 622E · Structure no. 000000000003113
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stowers Mill Road over N Fork Holston River is a concrete slab carrying Stowers Mill Road over N Fork Holston River in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 68 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Stowers Mill Road over N Fork Holston River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Stowers Mill 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Stowers Mill Road over N Fork Holston River carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Stowers Mill Road over N Fork Holston River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Stowers Mill Road over N Fork Holston River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.