Interstate 81 Sbl over Hutton Branch Rd.
FairSmyth County, Virginia · 1.04 to R11&6.01 to R683 · Structure no. 000000000017444
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,518
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 81 Sbl over Hutton Branch Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 81 Sbl over Hutton Branch Rd. in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 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 5 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 14,518 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,575 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 81 Sbl over Hutton Branch Rd. built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Interstate 81 Sbl over Hutton Branch Rd. 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 81 Sbl over Hutton Branch Rd. carry?
About 14,518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 81 Sbl over Hutton Branch Rd.?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 81 Sbl over Hutton Branch Rd.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.