US Bridges

Chaney Rd./ Rt 675 over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Giles County, Virginia · 0.10-RT 724;0.15-RT 61 · Structure no. 000000000008473

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaney Rd./ Rt 675 over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Chaney Rd./ Rt 675 over Wolf Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChaney Rd./ Rt 675
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.10-RT 724;0.15-RT 61
RouteCounty Highway 675
Coordinates37.28796, -80.89756
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2014)
Projected traffic105 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$340.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chaney Rd./ Rt 675 over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is Chaney Rd./ Rt 675 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Chaney Rd./ Rt 675 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Chaney Rd./ Rt 675 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Chaney Rd./ Rt 675 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.