US Bridges

Alvarado Road over S Fork Holston River

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.50 Fr. 783; 0.52 to 674 · Structure no. 000000000019146

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
638
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alvarado Road over S Fork Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alvarado Road over S Fork Holston River in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 638 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesAlvarado Road
CrossesS Fork Holston River
Location0.50 Fr. 783; 0.52 to 674
RouteCounty Highway 710
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65219, -81.88687
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic638 (2022)
Projected traffic741 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$40 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alvarado Road over S Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alvarado Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Alvarado Road over S Fork Holston River carry?

About 638 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alvarado Road over S Fork Holston River?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Alvarado Road over S Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.