Wilderness Road over Cave Fork Creek
GoodLee County, Virginia · 5.25 FR 758; 23.75 to Ky · Structure no. 000000000026026
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 838 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,673
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilderness Road over Cave Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilderness Road over Cave Fork Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,673 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,443 by 2042. The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilderness Road over Cave Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilderness Road over Cave Fork 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Wilderness Road over Cave Fork Creek carry?
About 1,673 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wilderness Road over Cave Fork Creek?
The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Wilderness Road over Cave Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.