US Bridges

Oldwolk Crk RD/724 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.00-RT 61; 0.00-RT 676 · Structure no. 000000000008493

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oldwolk Crk RD/724 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oldwolk Crk RD/724 over Wolf Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 101 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOldwolk Crk RD/724
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.00-RT 61; 0.00-RT 676
RouteCounty Highway 724
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26901, -80.95334
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2017)
Projected traffic98 by 2042
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$75 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oldwolk Crk RD/724 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Oldwolk Crk RD/724 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Oldwolk Crk RD/724 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Oldwolk Crk RD/724 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Oldwolk Crk RD/724 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.