US Bridges

Wabash Road / 659 over Branch of Wabash Creek

Good

Giles County, Virginia · 0.45-RTE 660;0.85-RTE 100 · Structure no. 000000000008454

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wabash Road / 659 over Branch of Wabash Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wabash Road / 659 over Branch of Wabash Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWabash Road / 659
CrossesBranch of Wabash Creek
Location0.45-RTE 660;0.85-RTE 100
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23295, -80.74281
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
Projected traffic29 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wabash Road / 659 over Branch of Wabash Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Wabash Road / 659 over Branch of Wabash Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Wabash Road / 659 over Branch of Wabash Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Wabash Road / 659 over Branch of Wabash Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Wabash Road / 659 over Branch of Wabash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.