US Bridges

Penvir RD RTE 673 over Wolf Creek

Good

Giles County, Virginia · 0.10-RT61; 0.10-RT724 · Structure no. 000000000029994

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
181 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penvir RD RTE 673 over Wolf Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Penvir RD RTE 673 over Wolf Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2045. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPenvir RD RTE 673
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.10-RT61; 0.10-RT724
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29702, -80.87708
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2011)
Projected traffic84 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Penvir RD RTE 673 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Penvir RD RTE 673 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Penvir RD RTE 673 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Penvir RD RTE 673 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Penvir RD RTE 673 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.