US Bridges

Route 0649 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.00-WCL Narr; 0.42-RT651 · Structure no. 000000000008444

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0649 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Route 0649 over Wolf Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0649
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.00-WCL Narr; 0.42-RT651
RouteCity Street 649
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33329, -80.81226
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2020)
Projected traffic216 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$483.7 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0649 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0649 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0649 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Route 0649 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0649 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.