US Bridges

Freestonevalleyrd over Mountain Stream

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 4.70 FR 766& 0.55 to 743 · Structure no. 000000000018532

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freestonevalleyrd over Mountain Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Freestonevalleyrd over Mountain Stream in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesFreestonevalleyrd
CrossesMountain Stream
Location4.70 FR 766& 0.55 to 743
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97963, -81.61779
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2022)
Projected traffic329 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Freestonevalleyrd over Mountain Stream built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freestonevalleyrd over Mountain Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Freestonevalleyrd over Mountain Stream carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Freestonevalleyrd over Mountain Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Freestonevalleyrd over Mountain Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.