US Bridges

Flowering Spring R over M Fork Holston River

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · .13 FR 11 - .07 to 713 · Structure no. 000000000026888

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flowering Spring R over M Fork Holston River is a concrete slab carrying Flowering Spring R over M Fork Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 199 vehicles a day, projected to reach 222 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFlowering Spring R
CrossesM Fork Holston River
Location.13 FR 11 - .07 to 713
RouteCounty Highway 685
Coordinates36.87483, -81.39944
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2022)
Projected traffic222 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Flowering Spring R over M Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flowering Spring R over M 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Flowering Spring R over M Fork Holston River carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Flowering Spring R over M Fork Holston River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Flowering Spring R over M Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.