US Bridges

Freehold Rd. over Stream

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0-RT.801; 0.40-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000029807

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freehold Rd. over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freehold Rd. 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFreehold Rd.
CrossesStream
Location0.0-RT.801; 0.40-DEAD End
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10386, -82.14266
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$694 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freehold Rd. over Stream built?

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

What condition is Freehold Rd. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Freehold Rd. over Stream carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Freehold Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Freehold Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.