US Bridges

Wolf Creek RD/61 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.32-RT 724;0.05-RT 776 · Structure no. 000000000008337

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
576
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Creek RD/61 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf Creek RD/61 over Wolf Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 576 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2045. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Creek RD/61
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.32-RT 724;0.05-RT 776
RouteState Highway 61
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28291, -80.91829
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2022)
Projected traffic642 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Creek RD/61 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Creek RD/61 over Wolf Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wolf Creek RD/61 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Creek RD/61 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Creek RD/61 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.