US Bridges

Triangle Road over Bluestone River

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · .35MTO19 & .55MTOENDMAINT · Structure no. 000000000018666

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Triangle Road over Bluestone River is a concrete culvert carrying Triangle Road over Bluestone River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesTriangle Road
CrossesBluestone River
Location.35MTO19 & .55MTOENDMAINT
RouteCounty Highway 744
Coordinates37.22031, -81.34451
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Triangle Road over Bluestone River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Triangle Road over Bluestone 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Triangle Road over Bluestone River carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Triangle Road over Bluestone River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Triangle Road over Bluestone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.