US Bridges

Teas Road over S Fork Holston River

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · .31 to R672 &3.19 to R601 · Structure no. 000000000027117

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teas Road over S Fork Holston River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Teas Road over S 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesTeas Road
CrossesS Fork Holston River
Location.31 to R672 &3.19 to R601
RouteCounty Highway 670
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76122, -81.50229
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2022)
Projected traffic266 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$42.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teas Road over S Fork Holston River built?

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

What condition is Teas Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Teas Road over S Fork Holston River carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Teas Road over S Fork Holston River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Teas Road over S Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.