White Top Road over M Fork Holston River
FairSmyth County, Virginia · 0.05 Sbl Ramp; 0.19TO 11 · Structure no. 000000000017507
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 242 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,186
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
White Top Road over M Fork Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Top Road over M Fork Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 58 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 11,186 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,054 by 2045. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was White Top Road over M Fork Holston River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is White Top Road over M 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does White Top Road over M Fork Holston River carry?
About 11,186 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is White Top Road over M Fork Holston River?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns White Top Road over M Fork Holston River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.