US Bridges

Chatham Hill Road over Mf Holston River

Good

Smyth County, Virginia · 0008N Main ST0008ECHILHOW · Structure no. 000000000029237

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,616
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatham Hill Road over Mf Holston River is a concrete frame carrying Chatham Hill Road over Mf Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,616 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,147 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChatham Hill Road
CrossesMf Holston River
Location0008N Main ST0008ECHILHOW
RouteCity Street 4453
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83722, -81.51639
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,616 (2022)
Projected traffic5,147 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Chatham Hill Road over Mf Holston River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatham Hill Road over Mf Holston River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Chatham Hill Road over Mf Holston River carry?

About 4,616 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chatham Hill Road over Mf Holston River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Chatham Hill Road over Mf Holston River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.