US Bridges

Dotson Ridge Road over N Fork Holston River

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · .19 FR R610 &2.25 to R42 · Structure no. 000000000017568

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dotson Ridge Road over N Fork Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dotson Ridge Road over N Fork Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDotson Ridge Road
CrossesN Fork Holston River
Location.19 FR R610 &2.25 to R42
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94678, -81.42087
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dotson Ridge Road over N Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Dotson Ridge Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dotson Ridge Road over N Fork Holston River carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dotson Ridge Road over N Fork Holston River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Dotson Ridge Road over N Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.