US Bridges

Old Wolf Crk RD724 over Wolf Creek

Good

Giles County, Virginia · 0.21-RT61; 0.13-RT671 · Structure no. 000000000027771

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Wolf Crk RD724 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Wolf Crk RD724 over Wolf Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 371 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Wolf Crk RD724
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.21-RT61; 0.13-RT671
RouteCounty Highway 724
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30597, -80.84969
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2022)
Projected traffic371 by 2045
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Wolf Crk RD724 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Wolf Crk RD724 over Wolf 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Wolf Crk RD724 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Wolf Crk RD724 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Wolf Crk RD724 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.