US Bridges

Porterfield Hiway over Wolf Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.41 RTE 848;0.16 RTE 58A · Structure no. 000000000022390

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,182
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porterfield Hiway over Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying Porterfield Hiway over Wolf Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 92 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 5 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 20,182 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,635 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPorterfield Hiway
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.41 RTE 848;0.16 RTE 58A
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71293, -81.99818
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,182 (2022)
Projected traffic28,635 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Porterfield Hiway over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Porterfield Hiway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Porterfield Hiway over Wolf Creek carry?

About 20,182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Porterfield Hiway over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Porterfield Hiway over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.