US Bridges

Park Drive / 61 over Wolf Creek @ Narrows

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.58-NARROWS;0.55-RTE 100 · Structure no. 000000000008335

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,112
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Drive / 61 over Wolf Creek @ Narrows is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Drive / 61 over Wolf Creek @ Narrows in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,342 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Drive / 61
CrossesWolf Creek @ Narrows
Location0.58-NARROWS;0.55-RTE 100
RouteState Highway 61
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32882, -80.81611
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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,112 (2022)
Projected traffic2,342 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$113.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Drive / 61 over Wolf Creek @ Narrows built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Drive / 61 over Wolf Creek @ Narrows 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Park Drive / 61 over Wolf Creek @ Narrows carry?

About 2,112 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Park Drive / 61 over Wolf Creek @ Narrows?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Park Drive / 61 over Wolf Creek @ Narrows?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.