US Bridges

Old Ebenezer RD over M Fork Holston River

Poor

Smyth County, Virginia · 0.25 FR 660; 0.25 to 1115 · Structure no. 000000000017653

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
868
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ebenezer RD over M Fork Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ebenezer RD over M Fork Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 868 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 968 by 2045. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOld Ebenezer RD
CrossesM Fork Holston River
Location0.25 FR 660; 0.25 to 1115
RouteCounty Highway 659
Coordinates36.82157, -81.56104
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2022)
Projected traffic968 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Old Ebenezer RD over M Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ebenezer RD over M Fork Holston River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Ebenezer RD over M Fork Holston River carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Ebenezer RD over M Fork Holston River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ebenezer RD over M Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.