Old Chatham Hill R over N Fork Holston River
FairSmyth County, Virginia · 1.19 FR R610 &.01 to R624 · Structure no. 000000000017682
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Chatham Hill R over N Fork Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Chatham Hill R over N Fork Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Chatham Hill R over N Fork Holston River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Old Chatham Hill R 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Old Chatham Hill R over N Fork Holston River carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Old Chatham Hill R over N Fork Holston River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Chatham Hill R over N Fork Holston River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.