Poor Valley Road over Roaring Fork
FairTazewell County, Virginia · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080800000016141
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Poor Valley Road over Roaring Fork is a steel culvert carrying Poor Valley Road over Roaring Fork in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poor Valley Road over Roaring Fork built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poor Valley Road over Roaring Fork 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Poor Valley Road over Roaring Fork carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Poor Valley Road over Roaring Fork?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns Poor Valley Road over Roaring Fork?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.