Old Wilderness Rd. over Sprouts Creek
FairPosted for loadSmyth County, Virginia · 2.0 to R16&6.3 to Bland C · Structure no. 000000000017411
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 143
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Wilderness Rd. over Sprouts Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Wilderness Rd. over Sprouts Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Wilderness Rd. over Sprouts Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Wilderness Rd. over Sprouts Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Old Wilderness Rd. over Sprouts Creek carry?
About 143 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Wilderness Rd. over Sprouts Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Old Wilderness Rd. over Sprouts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.