Interstate 81 Sbl over R658 Scratch Gravel Rd.
GoodSmyth County, Virginia · 1.14 FR 730 - 0.59 to 16 · Structure no. 000000000017438
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,999
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 81 Sbl over R658 Scratch Gravel Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 81 Sbl over R658 Scratch Gravel Rd. in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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 16,999 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,954 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Interstate 81 Sbl over R658 Scratch Gravel Rd. built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Interstate 81 Sbl over R658 Scratch Gravel Rd. 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 81 Sbl over R658 Scratch Gravel Rd. carry?
About 16,999 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 81 Sbl over R658 Scratch Gravel Rd.?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 81 Sbl over R658 Scratch Gravel Rd.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.