US Bridges

Lee Highway over M Fork Holston River

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · .19 FR 683W - .13 to 683E · Structure no. 000000000027846

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,201
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway over M Fork Holston River is a concrete slab carrying Lee Highway over M Fork Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,569 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway
CrossesM Fork Holston River
Location.19 FR 683W - .13 to 683E
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88543, -81.37362
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,201 (2022)
Projected traffic3,569 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lee Highway over M Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Highway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Highway over M Fork Holston River carry?

About 3,201 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway over M Fork Holston River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway over M Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.