US Bridges

Baughman Ave over Mf Holston River

Good

Smyth County, Virginia · 0.1CNTY CLUB;0.24MEADOW D · Structure no. 000000000029240

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baughman Ave over Mf Holston River is a concrete frame carrying Baughman Ave over Mf Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaughman Ave
CrossesMf Holston River
Location0.1CNTY CLUB;0.24MEADOW D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.82916, -81.53108
Functional classUrban Local

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 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 Baughman Ave over Mf Holston River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baughman Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does Baughman Ave over Mf Holston River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Baughman Ave 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns Baughman Ave over Mf Holston River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.