US Bridges

RTE 665 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 0.25 to 630-0.25 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000029589

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 665 over Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 665 over Wolf Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 288 by 2045. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 665
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.25 to 630-0.25 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24003, -81.09882
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic288 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$483 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 665 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 665 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 665 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is RTE 665 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 665 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.