US Bridges

712 (delmar Road) over S Fork Holston River

Good

Washington County, Virginia · 1.35-RT.58; 0.05-RT.711 · Structure no. 000000000019152

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

712 (delmar Road) over S Fork Holston River is a steel truss - thru carrying 712 (delmar Road) over S Fork Holston River in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 721 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries712 (delmar Road)
CrossesS Fork Holston River
Location1.35-RT.58; 0.05-RT.711
RouteCounty Highway 712
Coordinates36.64376, -81.85848
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic721 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 712 (delmar Road) over S Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is 712 (delmar Road) over S Fork Holston River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does 712 (delmar Road) over S Fork Holston River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is 712 (delmar Road) over S Fork Holston River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 712 (delmar Road) over S Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.