US Bridges

W.P.Harris Rec.Pk over Stream

FairClosed to traffic

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.2-RT. 80; 0.0-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000029801

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.P.Harris Rec.Pk over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.P.Harris Rec.Pk over Stream 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesW.P.Harris Rec.Pk
CrossesStream
Location0.2-RT. 80; 0.0-DEAD End
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07922, -82.07131
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
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$457 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.P.Harris Rec.Pk over Stream built?

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

What condition is W.P.Harris Rec.Pk over Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W.P.Harris Rec.Pk over Stream carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is W.P.Harris Rec.Pk over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns W.P.Harris Rec.Pk over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.