US Bridges

Wolftown-Hood Road over Conway River

Good

Madison County, Virginia · Madison/Greene CO Line · Structure no. 000000000011713

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,039
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolftown-Hood Road over Conway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolftown-Hood Road over Conway River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 86 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 4,039 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,613 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesWolftown-Hood Road
CrossesConway River
LocationMadison/Greene CO Line
RouteState Highway 230
Coordinates38.33243, -78.39789
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,039 (2022)
Projected traffic5,613 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$375 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolftown-Hood Road over Conway River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Wolftown-Hood Road over Conway River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wolftown-Hood Road over Conway River carry?

About 4,039 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wolftown-Hood Road over Conway River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wolftown-Hood Road over Conway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.