US Bridges

Grapefield Road over Wolf Creek #2

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 5.70TAZEW LN 7.00 FR RT52 · Structure no. 000000000027114

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grapefield Road over Wolf Creek #2 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grapefield Road over Wolf Creek #2 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 585 vehicles a day, projected to reach 652 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesGrapefield Road
CrossesWolf Creek #2
Location5.70TAZEW LN 7.00 FR RT52
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15087, -81.24029
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2022)
Projected traffic652 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 #2 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grapefield Road over Wolf Creek #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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Grapefield Road over Wolf Creek #2 carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Grapefield Road over Wolf Creek #2?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Grapefield Road over Wolf Creek #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.