US Bridges

Fincastle Farm RD over Bluestone River

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · .1 to 720;.58 Mt Vista Ct · Structure no. 000000000031287

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fincastle Farm RD over Bluestone River is a concrete frame carrying Fincastle Farm RD over Bluestone River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFincastle Farm RD
CrossesBluestone River
Location.1 to 720;.58 Mt Vista Ct
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23261, -81.2999
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fincastle Farm RD over Bluestone River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fincastle Farm RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Fincastle Farm RD over Bluestone River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Fincastle Farm RD over Bluestone River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fincastle Farm RD over Bluestone River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.