US Bridges

Wendy Bridge Road over Trace Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0-RT.460; 0.20-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000029784

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wendy Bridge Road over Trace Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wendy Bridge Road over Trace Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWendy Bridge Road
CrossesTrace Fork
Location0.0-RT.460; 0.20-DEAD End
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19735, -82.12267
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$371 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wendy Bridge Road over Trace Fork built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wendy Bridge Road over Trace Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wendy Bridge Road over Trace Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Wendy Bridge Road over Trace Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Wendy Bridge Road over Trace Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.