US Bridges

Va. Highlander Rd. over S Fork Holston River

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · .1 to R601E & 1 Mto R601W · Structure no. 000000000017663

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Va. Highlander Rd. over S Fork Holston River is a concrete slab carrying Va. Highlander Rd. over S Fork Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesVa. Highlander Rd.
CrossesS Fork Holston River
Location.1 to R601E & 1 Mto R601W
RouteCounty Highway 670
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77444, -81.43799
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic122 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Va. Highlander Rd. over S Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Va. Highlander Rd. over S 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Va. Highlander Rd. over S Fork Holston River carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Va. Highlander Rd. over S Fork Holston River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Va. Highlander Rd. over S Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.