Interstate 81 Nbl over Matson DR & Hooks Branch
FairSmyth County, Virginia · 10.18 FR 107; 0.20 to 16 · Structure no. 000000000020622
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,343
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 81 Nbl over Matson DR & Hooks Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 81 Nbl over Matson DR & Hooks Branch in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 62 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 5 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 17,343 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,337 by 2045. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Interstate 81 Nbl over Matson DR & Hooks Branch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Interstate 81 Nbl over Matson DR & Hooks Branch 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 81 Nbl over Matson DR & Hooks Branch carry?
About 17,343 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 81 Nbl over Matson DR & Hooks Branch?
The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 81 Nbl over Matson DR & Hooks Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.