US Bridges

Wadlow Gap HWY over N Fork Holston River

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · .10 FR 907-.05 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000016880

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,166
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadlow Gap HWY over N Fork Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wadlow Gap HWY over N Fork Holston River in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 9,166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,297 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWadlow Gap HWY
CrossesN Fork Holston River
Location.10 FR 907-.05 to 614
RouteState Highway 224
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61369, -82.53452
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,166 (2022)
Projected traffic10,297 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Wadlow Gap HWY over N Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wadlow Gap HWY over N Fork Holston 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wadlow Gap HWY over N Fork Holston River carry?

About 9,166 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wadlow Gap HWY over N Fork Holston River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wadlow Gap HWY over N Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.