US Bridges

Poor Valley Road over Wolf Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 1.80 Fr. 80; 0.30 to 619 · Structure no. 000000000019012

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
316
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poor Valley Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying Poor Valley Road over Wolf Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 93 years old, older 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesPoor Valley Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.80 Fr. 80; 0.30 to 619
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86483, -81.87939
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2022)
Projected traffic352 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poor Valley Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Poor Valley Road over Wolf Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Poor Valley Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Poor Valley Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Poor Valley Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.