US Bridges

Skeetrock Road over Pound River

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 1.5 to R607 &1.15 to R695 · Structure no. 000000000005846

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
378 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skeetrock Road over Pound River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skeetrock Road over Pound River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 61 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 252 vehicles a day, projected to reach 281 by 2042. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSkeetrock Road
CrossesPound River
Location1.5 to R607 &1.15 to R695
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20197, -82.41985
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2022)
Projected traffic281 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$520 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skeetrock Road over Pound River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Skeetrock Road over Pound River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Skeetrock Road over Pound River carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Skeetrock Road over Pound River?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Skeetrock Road over Pound River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.