US Bridges

Haven Ridge Road over N Fork Holston River

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · 0.6 FR 620; 2.91 to 42 · Structure no. 000000000017569

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haven Ridge Road over N Fork Holston River is a concrete slab carrying Haven Ridge Road over N Fork Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHaven Ridge Road
CrossesN Fork Holston River
Location0.6 FR 620; 2.91 to 42
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94196, -81.43784
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2017)
Projected traffic102 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Haven Ridge Road over N Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haven 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 September 2023.

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

About 76 vehicles per day (2017 count).

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Haven Ridge Road over N Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.