US Bridges

Prices Bridge Rd. over M Fork Holston River

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.05 FR 736W;0.35 to 736E · Structure no. 000000000019153

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
471
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prices Bridge Rd. over M Fork Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prices Bridge Rd. over M Fork Holston River in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 471 vehicles a day, projected to reach 533 by 2045. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPrices Bridge Rd.
CrossesM Fork Holston River
Location0.05 FR 736W;0.35 to 736E
RouteCounty Highway 714
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75289, -81.74967
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2017)
Projected traffic533 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prices Bridge Rd. over M Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prices Bridge Rd. over M 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 Prices Bridge Rd. over M Fork Holston River carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Prices Bridge Rd. over M Fork Holston River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Prices Bridge Rd. over M Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.