Poor Valley Road over Roaring Fork
FairTazewell County, Virginia · 3.3 Mi. E Ste HWY 16 · Structure no. 080801000003170
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1997 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Poor Valley Road over Roaring Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poor Valley Road over Roaring Fork in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poor Valley Road over Roaring Fork built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 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 25 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is Poor Valley Road over Roaring Fork?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Poor Valley Road over Roaring Fork?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.