US Bridges

Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 0.2 FR 678W 3.31 FR 650 · Structure no. 000000000024079

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Creek HWY
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.2 FR 678W 3.31 FR 650
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2442, -81.10326
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2022)
Projected traffic459 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Creek HWY 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.