US Bridges

Orby Cantrell HWY over 613;S.F.POWELL Rv;ns RR

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .73M to 610 & .61M to 844 · Structure no. 000000000019283

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,132
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orby Cantrell HWY over 613;S.F.POWELL Rv;ns RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orby Cantrell HWY over 613;S.F.POWELL Rv;ns RR in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 44 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 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 6,132 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,954 by 2042. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOrby Cantrell HWY
Crosses613;S.F.POWELL Rv;ns RR
Location.73M to 610 & .61M to 844
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates36.86873, -82.74866
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,132 (2022)
Projected traffic8,954 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Orby Cantrell HWY over 613;S.F.POWELL Rv;ns RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Orby Cantrell HWY over 613;S.F.POWELL Rv;ns RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Orby Cantrell HWY over 613;S.F.POWELL Rv;ns RR carry?

About 6,132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orby Cantrell HWY over 613;S.F.POWELL Rv;ns RR?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Orby Cantrell HWY over 613;S.F.POWELL Rv;ns RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.