US Bridges

Jeb Stuart Highway over M Fork Holston River

Good

Washington County, Virginia · 2.70-RT 81;8.20- Rt 91 · Structure no. 000000000026846

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,283
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeb Stuart Highway over M Fork Holston River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jeb Stuart Highway over M Fork Holston River in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 6,283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,846 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJeb Stuart Highway
CrossesM Fork Holston River
Location2.70-RT 81;8.20- Rt 91
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.69307, -81.89415
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,283 (2022)
Projected traffic8,846 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jeb Stuart Highway over M Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeb Stuart Highway over M 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jeb Stuart Highway over M Fork Holston River carry?

About 6,283 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jeb Stuart Highway over M Fork Holston River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Jeb Stuart Highway over M Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.