US Bridges

Stonega Road over Callihan Creek

FairPosted for load

Wise County, Virginia · 1.28MTOENDMAINT&.40MTO78 · Structure no. 000000000019350

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonega Road over Callihan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stonega Road over Callihan Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 53 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 5 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesStonega Road
CrossesCallihan Creek
Location1.28MTOENDMAINT&.40MTO78
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95314, -82.79176
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic496 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stonega Road over Callihan Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Stonega Road over Callihan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Stonega Road over Callihan Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stonega Road over Callihan Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stonega Road over Callihan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.