Route 0078 over Callahan Creek
FairWise County, Virginia · .24MTO23&1.1MTONCITYLIMAP · Structure no. 000000000019339
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,377
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 0078 over Callahan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0078 over Callahan Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 83 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 2,377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,650 by 2045. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 0078 over Callahan Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Route 0078 over Callahan 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 0078 over Callahan Creek carry?
About 2,377 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 0078 over Callahan Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Route 0078 over Callahan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.