Route 91 over Little River
FairTazewell County, Virginia · .31TO R638 & .45 FR R609 · Structure no. 000000000018486
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 91 over Little River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Route 91 over Little River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 91 over Little River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 91 over Little 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 91 over Little River carry?
About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 91 over Little River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Route 91 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.