US Bridges

Wagoner Town Road over N Fork Powell River

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.00 FR 352-.02 to D End · Structure no. 000000000010992

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagoner Town Road over N Fork Powell River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagoner Town Road over N Fork Powell River in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 57 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWagoner Town Road
CrossesN Fork Powell River
Location0.00 FR 352-.02 to D End
RouteCounty Highway 795
Coordinates36.79837, -83.05797
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2018)
Projected traffic151 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Wagoner Town Road over N Fork Powell River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Wagoner Town Road over N Fork Powell River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wagoner Town Road over N Fork Powell River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Wagoner Town Road over N Fork Powell River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wagoner Town Road over N Fork Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.