US Bridges

Exeter Rd. over Private Entrance

FairPosted for load

Wise County, Virginia · .48M to 160 & 1.47M TO810 · Structure no. 000000000019320

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exeter Rd. over Private Entrance is a concrete continuous frame carrying Exeter Rd. over Private Entrance in Wise 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 925 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesExeter Rd.
CrossesPrivate Entrance
Location.48M to 160 & 1.47M TO810
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89809, -82.79321
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2022)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$253.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exeter Rd. over Private Entrance built?

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

What condition is Exeter Rd. over Private Entrance 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Exeter Rd. over Private Entrance carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Exeter Rd. over Private Entrance?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Exeter Rd. over Private Entrance?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.