Exeter Rd. over NS Rwy & Pigeon Creek
FairWise County, Virginia · .63MTO160&5.15MTOLEECO.L · Structure no. 000000000019322
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 326 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 925
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Exeter Rd. over NS Rwy & Pigeon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exeter Rd. over NS Rwy & Pigeon Creek 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 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2045. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Exeter Rd. over NS Rwy & Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Exeter Rd. over NS Rwy & Pigeon 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Exeter Rd. over NS Rwy & Pigeon Creek carry?
About 925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Exeter Rd. over NS Rwy & Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Exeter Rd. over NS Rwy & Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.