US Bridges

Main St. over Callihan Branch

FairPosted for load

Wise County, Virginia · .05MTO23B&1.30NCLAPPALACH · Structure no. 000000000019338

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,377
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St. over Callihan Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Main St. over Callihan Branch in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,650 by 2045. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain St.
CrossesCallihan Branch
Location.05MTO23B&1.30NCLAPPALACH
RouteState Highway 78
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90611, -82.78168
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,377 (2022)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$464.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St. over Callihan Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Main St. over Callihan Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Main St. over Callihan Branch carry?

About 2,377 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Main St. over Callihan Branch?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Main St. over Callihan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.