US Bridges

Bishop Rd. over S Fork Holston River

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 1.15 FR 605; 0.15 to 762 · Structure no. 000000000018990

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishop Rd. over S Fork Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bishop Rd. over S Fork Holston River in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2045. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBishop Rd.
CrossesS Fork Holston River
Location1.15 FR 605; 0.15 to 762
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74137, -81.69037
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2022)
Projected traffic207 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Bishop Rd. over S Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bishop Rd. over S Fork Holston River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bishop Rd. over S Fork Holston River carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bishop Rd. over S Fork Holston River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bishop Rd. over S Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.