US Bridges

Jeb Stuart HWY over South Fork Holston River

Good

Washington County, Virginia · 6.7 FR Rt 11 3.8 to Rt 9 · Structure no. 000000000031151

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
474 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeb Stuart HWY over South Fork Holston River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jeb Stuart HWY over South Fork Holston River in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,660 by 2042. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJeb Stuart HWY
CrossesSouth Fork Holston River
Location6.7 FR Rt 11 3.8 to Rt 9
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65161, -81.84456
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length474 ft (144.5 m)
Longest span234 ft (71.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,660 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 HWY over South Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeb Stuart HWY over South 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Jeb Stuart HWY over South Fork Holston River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jeb Stuart HWY over South Fork Holston River?

The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 234 ft (71.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jeb Stuart HWY over South Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.