Route 0072 over Guest River @ Coeburn
FairWise County, Virginia · .85FR58A;4.84TOSCOTT Cl · Structure no. 000000000019328
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,922
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 0072 over Guest River @ Coeburn is a concrete slab carrying Route 0072 over Guest River @ Coeburn in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 66 years old, older 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.
It carries about 1,922 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,883 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 0072 over Guest River @ Coeburn built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Route 0072 over Guest River @ Coeburn 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 0072 over Guest River @ Coeburn carry?
About 1,922 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 0072 over Guest River @ Coeburn?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Route 0072 over Guest River @ Coeburn?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.