US Bridges

North Scenic HWY over Wolf Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 0.20FR 614; 1.58TO 679 · Structure no. 000000000031003

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,432
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Scenic HWY over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Scenic HWY over Wolf Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,432 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,597 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Scenic HWY
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.20FR 614; 1.58TO 679
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17505, -81.14581
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
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,432 (2022)
Projected traffic1,597 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 North Scenic HWY over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Scenic 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 May 2024.

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

About 1,432 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is North Scenic HWY over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns North Scenic HWY over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.